Turned down slab design Reference 1

[easleyml]

I am looking for reference material on designing turned down slabs for light loads. Please help. Thanks

 

[apetr26542]

Flat slab with a turned down edge?

 

[Lutfi]

Two quick suggestions:

I would get my hands on Butler’s Foundations manual. It has a section that covers the design of the tuned edge slabs. The turned edge is basically a beam on elastic foundations.

2. See chapter three (3) of the DESIGN: CONCRETE FLOOR SLABS ON GRADE SUBJECTED TO HEAVY LOADS (UFC 3-320-06FA 1 MARCH 2005) at this link:

http://www.hnd.usace.army.mil/techinfo/UFC/UFC3-320-06FA/TM580912/chap3.pdf

Regards,
Lutfi

 

[easleyml]

Where can I get a copy of Butler's Foundation manual?

 

[Lutfi]

You may contact Butler Buildings. I have a copy of it in my library. Let me know if you cannot get a copy from them.

One of the authors is Dr. Jim Fisher. It is a n excellent dissertation on PEMB foundation system.


Regards,
Lutfi

 

[jimzpe]

Lutfi - I tried some time back to get a copy of the Butler Foundation Manual to no avail. I emailed and telephoned them with neither method getting results (or the book either). The local Butler representative is not an option open to me (they don't like engineers - go figure). I'll pay if you have another source in mind. Let me know & I'll send contact info.

 

[samdamon]

Contact John Flowers at Butler Mfg. Co. office at 400 N. Weaber Street, Annville, PA 17003. He reported as of today that the Foundation Design manual is still available for $15. (I want a copy of it too.). Contact him for details. Regards

 

[jimzpe]

Thanks for the info.