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.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil and structural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interest in learning about design of concrete floor slabs on grade subject to heavy loads. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. BASIS OF FLOOR SLAB ON GRADE DESIGN, 3. DETERMINATION OF FLOOR SLAB REQUIREMENTS, 4. SITE INVESTIGATION, 5. DESIGN PROCEDURE