Design and Construction of Residential Slabs-on-Ground: State of the Art. Volume I: Proceedings of a Workshop Held on June 20-21, 1978 in Washington, DC

摘要

Each of these four reports from workshops on design and construction of residential slabs - on - ground contains papers presented by experts in soil geology, building materials, and engineering design, plus a summary of the discussions which followed the formal presentations. Those presented during the site investigation and risk analysis workshop covered the geotechnical properties and environmental conditions influencing soil behavior beneath residential slabs - on - ground and the problems which must be faced when designing such dwellings. The research and experience workshop focused on soils research and designs which have proved acceptable for various soil conditions. HUD experiences with residential foundations in the San Antonio, Tex., area since 1946 are discussed, and 10 typical designs found acceptable are presented along with approximate costs per square foot. Both reinforced and post - tensioned designs are included. The chemical stabilization discussion describes two effective techniques of lime stabilization and surveys the use of other chemicals. Finally, actual field experience with slab construction is reviewed. Many of the papers contain photographs, engineering drawings, and slab specifications. Tables and flow pressure charts accompany many of the discussions, and others contain statistical data. A list of workshop participants is appended.