Resistance of Hardened Box-Type Structures
Non-Destructive Strength Evaluation of a Continuous, Reinforced Concrete Slab Bridge
In the state of New Mexico, a significant number of reinforced concrete slab (RCS) bridges provide service on interstate highways I-10, I-25, and I-40 that are subjected to large amounts...
Two-Way Slab Loading
This chapter includes drawings pertaining to two-way slab loading....
Slab-Column Moment Shear Transfer
This chapter discusses the tabulation of slab-column moment shear transfer data in Microsoft Excel....
Lift-Slab Systems
This chapter provides an overview of lift-slab systems. Topics include general considerations; the Youtz-Slick system; and the lift-plate system....
Failures and Problems with Lift-Slab Construction
This chapter provides an overview of failures and problems with lift-slab construction. Topics include jack systems with inadequate take-up devices; the Canadian wedge connection; Serra...
Lifting Collars and Lifting Equipment
The terms lifting collars and shear heads are used interchangeably in the industry. In this book the term lifting collar is used since it is a unique term applicable to lift-slab construction...
Stability and Loads
This chapter examines stability and loads. Topics include stability and lateral load resistance during construction; effective lengths of cantilever columns; effect on stability of frame...
Other Lift-Slab Systems
Coupled Three-Dimensional Analysis of the Slab Foundation for the Magnetic Levitation Tranportation System (TRANSRAPID) in Germany
The Effect of the Slab on Beam-Column Joint Behavior
The three-dimensional effect of slab interaction on frame behavior has been observed in lateral load tests on beam-column-slab elements....
Evolution of Composite Floor Systems in the United States
Composite floor systems, which combine structural steel beams with a cast-in-place concrete slab, have grown in popularity in the U.S. during the past 40 years. In most early applications,...
The Effect of Locked-In Curvature on PCC Pavement
High-Tech Isolation
In the fast-paced world of telecommunications, the time to market is often the deciding factor in the success of an enterprise. With that thought in mind, AboveNet Communications, Inc.,...
Reinforced High Strength Concrete Slabs Exposed to Impact Loading
Tests of High-Strength Concrete Precast Heads in Flat Plates
Composite Joist Behavior and Design Requirements
Finite Element Investigation of Concrete Slabs Post Strengthened by Fiber Reinforced Polymers
Nonlinear Analysis of Composite Steel?Concrete Structures
Sequential Experiments for Test Minimization
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