Concrete Floor Loading
Concrete Floor Loading
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Hi,
I am a mechanical engineer. I would like to ask if I have a goods transporting on the concrete floor (the imposed loading = 7.5kPa), how do I know the slab will not be damaged? The dimension and weight of the goods is 3826mm(L) x 1512mm(W) x 2206mm(H) and 5503kg respectively.
Thanks a lot!
I am a mechanical engineer. I would like to ask if I have a goods transporting on the concrete floor (the imposed loading = 7.5kPa), how do I know the slab will not be damaged? The dimension and weight of the goods is 3826mm(L) x 1512mm(W) x 2206mm(H) and 5503kg respectively.
Thanks a lot!






RE: Concrete Floor Loading
Increasing the density of the concrete (see densicrete www.wicktek.com ) will certainly help, and there are also coatings ( see www.spraycrete.com ) that will help a lot. I think that increasing the total density is better, since this also will improve the structural characteristics. In a perfect world you would do both.
Please note that I am not a structural engineer, and this is an opinion based on research and personal experience with concrete building materials while working with a qualified structural engineer to make sure I didn't kill myself. :)
Apologies in advance if I answered the wrong question.
RE: Concrete Floor Loading
I assume it's a slab on grade. If on grade, what is the sub-base like, how thick is the slab, any reinforcing, strength of concrete, age, and what is the overall construction of it?
If a suspended slab... need a lot more information, bay spacing, thickness, design loading, etc.