This comprehensive new reference work provides invaluable information to designers and specifiers throughout the design and construction project and beyond. It comprises guidance on all categories of ground bearing concrete.

Concrete floors still form one of the most common structural elements in construction today. This book provides an introductory guide to the design and construction of concrete floors. It is aimed at designers, civil and structural engineers, contractors and engineering and architectural consultants.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of load-bearing slabs on grade. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. BASIS FOR DESIGN, 3. SERVICEABILITY, 4. SHINKAGE COMPENSATING CONCRETE, 5. POST-TENSIONED SLABS, 6. SPECIAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS, 7. SLABS ON GRADE FOR HEAVY LOADS.