Residential Concrete: Slab-On-Ground Floors

Visual Manual. — CCANZ, 2011. — 12 pp.Producing a quality concrete slab on ground is easy if some basic rules are followed. This leaflet is intended to assist builders to produce a quality slab. The cost of rework is very high, so follow the suggestions in this leaflet to save time and money.Finished Slab Levels
What Concrete Strength Should Be
Used For Slab-On-Ground Construction?
Does The Dpm Need To Be Extended
Under The Perimeter Footings?
What Are The Reinforcement Requirements
For A Slab-On-Ground?
Control Joints – Which Is The Best Option?
Can I Use An Unreinforced Concrete Slab
Anywhere In NZ?
Additional Reinforcing To Internal Slab Corners
Fibre-Reinforced Slab With Separate
Reinforced Perimeter Foundation
Slab-On-Ground Dimensions And Bay Sizes
Masonry Walls
How Can The Risk Of Cracking Be Minimised?
Plastic Cracking
Early-Age Thermal Movements
Drying Shrinkage
The Concrete Must Be Vibrated
What Are The Concrete Placement Options?
What Is The Effect Of Adding Water On Site?
How Should The Slab Be Finished?
How Should The Concrete Be Cured?
On-Site Specialist Subcontractor – Best Practice
Special Systems And Finishes
Canterbury Earthquakes Damage