Static Resistance
Static Resistance
(OP)
I have a client who is purchasing an existing building. He needs the slab on grade analyzed to determine if it has enough "static resistance" to support 1T/m^2
I am not familiar with the term static resistance in this regard- but it sounds like the slab allowable load- Does anyone have any further insight into this phrase?
Thanks
I am not familiar with the term static resistance in this regard- but it sounds like the slab allowable load- Does anyone have any further insight into this phrase?
Thanks






RE: Static Resistance
RE: Static Resistance
RE: Static Resistance
Also, how do you anticipate analyzing the existing slab? Do you have record drawings? Just because you know the slab thickness and design subgrade reaction, who knows how the contractor compacted the subgrade, or if there are settlement or other soil issues hidden beneath the slab (do you have a record Geo Report), etc? Plus, don't count on reinforcing if WWF -> most likely it is sitting on (or punched thru) the vapor barrier (if there is one)
If it is that critical, may be worth taking a core through the slab, and even extending down into the subgrade and soils. Or, note the unkowns you are dealing with in your analysis to CYA