5 days ago · A concrete slab is a structural feature, usually of constant thickness, that can be used as a floor or a roof. A slab-on-ground is supported on the subsoil and is usually reinforced with reinforcing …

This guide presents state-of-the-art information relative to the construction of slab-on-ground and suspended-slab floors for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. It is applicable to the …

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Jan 21, 2026 · A concrete slab is a structural feature, usually of constant thickness, that can be used as a floor or a roof. A slab-on-ground is supported on the subsoil and is usually reinforced with …

This guide describes how to produce high-quality concrete slabs-on-ground and suspended floors for various classes of service. It emphasizes such aspects of construction as site preparation, concrete …

Timing is critical, and cuts should typically be made within 4 to 12 hours after placing the slab, depending on the temperature and weather conditions. For early saw-cutting, ACI 325.12R-02 (19) …

Considerations specific to architectural concrete are also outlined in a separate chapter. Other sections are devoted to formwork for bridges, shells, mass concrete, and underground work. The concluding …

Acceptable concrete cracking Q. What is considered as acceptable concrete cracking in cast-in-place foundation walls and slabs per ACI documents? My company is the concrete contractor on a large …

Technical Questions ACI Committees, Membership, and Staff have answered common questions on a variety of concrete related topics.

As members of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), we met in May 2018 to share experiences on the topic of embeds. This article presents our recommendations for best practices for …