{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-concrete-slabs-j-paul-guyer-9798187954056","title":"An Introduction to Concrete Slabs on Grade for Professional Engineers","description":"Slabs-on-ground are nonstructural members in general but are a necessary element in building structures. The failure of a slab-on-ground does not result in life-threatening conditions, but they are an expensive repair type and may result in the disruption of the operations within the structure. Therefore, the performance of a slab-on-ground depends on sound engineering, complete specification, proper construction practices, and comprehensive quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programs. The design process for the working stress models is based on determining the slab-on-ground thickness for the critical moving load condition and increasing the thickness, where required, for the stationary loads. The slab-on-ground thickness is usually calculated for each load condition and the most critical will control the design. Working stresses have been established empirically based on experience and past performance and they include stresses induced by temperature gradients and other environmental effects. Reinforcement may be added after the slab thickness is determined to reduce crack widths due to shrinkage and temperature; reduce curling and warping; decrease the slab thickness (COE method); and increase the joint spacing. Note that the WRI method assumes the use of reinforcement. The finite element (FE) analysis method permits the analysis of multiple loading conditions with different subgrade reactions in the same model. The slab-on-ground may be designed as plain or reinforced concrete according to ACI 318 using the strength design methodology. The load factors should be used in the FE analysis. Plain slabs-on-ground are designed according to Chapter 14 of ACI 318. Reinforced slabs-on-ground are designed according to the section strength requirements in ACI 318. Slabs-on-ground supported on piles are reinforced and designed per ACI 318.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e J. Paul Guyer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798187954056\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d","brand":"J. Paul Guyer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665928950015,"sku":"9798187954056","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-concrete-slabs-j-paul-guyer-9798187954056","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}