Concrete Slab - Floor Engineering Handbook
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Lesson 1: Concrete Components .1-1

Overview .1-1

Introduction .1-1

Part A - Desirable Concrete Properties .1-1
Basic Consideration .1-1
Concrete Properties.1-3

Part B - Desirable Concrete Component .1-4
Portland Cements.1-4
Water.1-6
Aggregates.1-6
Admixtures .1-15

Part C - Slump Test .1-20
Method and Equipment .1-20
Testing and Procedures .1-21

Practice Exercise.1-23

Answer Key and Feedback .1-24


Lesson 2: Proportioning Concrete Mixtures .2-1

Overview .2-1

Introduction .2-1

Part A - Method of Considerations .2-2
Selecting Mix Proportions.2-2
Factors.2-2

Part B - Trial Batch Method .2-6
Determining Water/Cement Ratio .2-6
Using Trial Batch Method (Example).2-6

Part C - Absolute Volume Method.2-13
Basic Guidelines .2-13
Using Absolute Volume Method .2-16
Variation in Mixtures .2-18

Part D -Adjustments to the Original Design.2-19
Adjustments for Moisture on Aggregate.2-19
Field Test for Moisture Determination on Sand .2-19

Lesson 2 Practical Problem .2-25

Answers to Practical Problem.2-29

Practice Exercise.2-33

Answer Key and Feedback .2-34


Lesson 3: Form Design and Construction.3-1

Overview .3-1

Introduction .3-1

Part A - Form Design .3-1
Principles.3-1
Forming.3-2

Part B - Using Form Design Principles .3-4
Basis of Form Design.3-4
Panel Wall Form Design .3-4
Bracing for Wall Forms .3-15
Overhead Slab Form Design .3-19

Lesson 3 Practical Problems .3-26

Practice Exercise.3-33

Answer Key and Feedback .3-36


Lesson 4: Construction Procedures .4-1

Overview .4-1

Introduction .4-1

Part A - Reconnaissance, Site Preparation, and Excavation Procedures .4-1
Reconnaissance.4-1
Site Preparation.4-2
Stockpiling Construction Materials .4-2


Part B - Plan Formwork Used in Construction Projects .4-3
Management Aspects .4-3
Equipment .4-3
Techniques .4-3
Time Element .4-4

Part C - Mixing, Handling Transportation, Placement, Finishing, and Curing of Concrete.4-4
Mixing.4-4
Mixing Methods .4-7
Mixer Types .4-7
Handling and Transportation.4-10
Placement .4-12
Preliminary Preparation .4-12
Placing Concrete.4-13
Consolidating Concrete.4-15
Finishing.4-17
Finishing Operations .4-17
Curing .4-20
Curing Factors .4-21

Part D - Temperature Effects on Concrete .4-22
Hot-Weather Concreting .4-22
Effects on High Concrete Temperatures .4-23
Cold-Weather Concreting .4-26
Cold-Weather Techniques .4-28
Form Removal and Stripping .4-31

Practice Exercise.4-33

Answer Key and Feedback .4-36

Examination .E-1

Appendix A - List of Common Acronyms.A-1

Appendix B - List of Symbols.B-1

Appendix C - Publication Extracts .C-1