Design and Construction of Concrete Floors, 2nd Edition

Draw on the experience of American and European experts with Design and Construction of Concrete Floors, Second Edition

Item #: 180-6560-06 ISBN: 0750666560 ISBN13: 978-0-7506-6656-5 Author: George Garber Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Format: Hardcover

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This book is ideal for structural engineers and others in the building and design industry that want to use a balanced approach and look beyond structural strength in the design of a good floor. The book draws on both European and American experience, citing both British and US standards – all of which have been amended and updated since the last edition George Garber has worked in the UK and is now based in the US as a Partner at Face Consultants in Lexington, Kentucky. 392 pp.

Design and Construction of Concrete Floors, Second Edition - Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Thinking about Floor Design
• Part 1: the Use of Concrete Floors
  • Non-industrial floors
  • Warehouse floors
  • Factory and special floors
• Part 2: Structural Design
  • Ground-supported floors
  • Suspended floors
• Part 3: Concrete for Floors
  • Properties of Concrete
  • Workability and Finishability
  • Componenets of Concrete
  • Mix Design and Mixing
  • Placing Concrete
  • Curing
• Part 4: Joints and Cracks
  • Types and Causes of Cracks, Curl, Joints,
  • Crack Control in Ground-Supported Floors
• Part 5: The Floor Surface
  • Floor Finishing
  • Concrete Toppings
  • Flatness and Levelness
  • Wear Resistance
  • Resistance to Chemical Attack
  • Coatings
  • Toppings and Floor Coverings