Reinforcement of concrete industrial floors – Part I
March 29, 2014
This is the first of three articles on the role of reinforcement in the design and construction of concrete industrial floors.
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Abrasion Resistance of Warehouse Floors
January 29, 2014
The first observation on abrasion resistance, or more correctly a lack of it, is that it is very rarely a problem. In 15 years of experience, Tony Hulett of Face Consultants says he has never come across a case of poor abrasion resistance in a newly constructed warehouse floor. This may have been a problem in the past but modern construction techniques and good curing regimes have eliminated the problem.
Launch of TR34 4th Edition
September 1, 2013
After four years of hard work, the 4th Edition of Concrete Society Report TR34 has finally been published. Face Consultants have been uniquely placed to take a leading role in the project, being able to draw on their worldwide experience.
Vacuum De-Watering (VDW)
August 11, 2013
There is no doubt that by using the VDW process there is an increase in concrete strength over the same concrete without VDW.
Jointless Floors
May 18, 2013
The concept of floors with no joints is obviously attractive to building users. However, it is important to recognise that all floors including “jointless” floors have construction joints between floor panels. Jointed floors have additional sawn joints cut into them at typically 6m spacing. Both types have their merits in different applications. Pile supported floors will invariably be jointless, while ground supported slabs can be jointless or jointed.
