Concrete Ground Floors

NOTE EDITORE

Neil Williamson presents a unique practical guide to concrete floor design and construction, which will enable the engineer to design and specify concrete ground floors. The book considers specifications issues such as surface flatness, abrasion resistance and joint details, taking into consideration recent developments in existing materials and construction processes. The book also addresses the principal defects that can occur and details the steps to be taken to avoid them. The latest construction methods are comprehensively examined, and the author describes the advantages and disadvantages of the various processes and equipment used. Illustrated with line drawings, photographs, case studies and a trouble shooting section, this is an essential guide for the structural engineer, site engineer or supplier.

SOMMARIO

Introduction. Users Requirements 1. Loads & Floor Usage 2. Floor Flatness & Wearing Surface Specification. Materials 3. Concrete for Ground Floors 4. Reinforcement for Ground Floors. Design 5. Sub-grades & Sub-bases 6. Structural Design & Serviceability 7. Joints & Other Construction Details. Construction 8. Pre-pour Planning & Site Preparation 9. Quality Control Procedures 10. Floor Construction & Finishing Processes 11. Special Finishes. Defects & Repairs 12. Shrinkage & Curling 13. Avoiding & Troubleshooting Defects 14. Specifying Floor Repairs

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780419255604
• Dimensioni: 9.25 x 6.25 in Ø 1.00 lb
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pagine Arabe: 256