CCS-194
Slabs on Grade
1994, 123 pp.
$39.50

Topics in this publication include placing and finishing, including subgrade preparation, the use of vapor barriers, establishing grades, setting forms, placing reinforcement, and the proper techniques for finishing and the use of all tools. Achieving and measuring slab tolerances (for flatness and levelness) are also described in detail, as well as details on jointing and curing and protection of slabs, and on typical problems, such as shrinkage and curing, cracking, dusting, and scaling. Possible solutions are also offered, and a complete appendix of definitions is also included.

Contents:
Preface

Chapter 1: What the Concrete Craftsman Should Know About Concrete

Chapter 2: Concrete Materials and Mix Proportioning

Chapter 3: Concrete Control Tests

Chapter 4: Placing and Finishing Tools

Chapter 5: Placing and Finishing Slabs on Grade

Chapter 6: Jointing

Chapter 7: Curing Protection of Concrete

Chapter 8: Common Questions and Problems and Possible Solutions

Appendix: Definitions

Appendix: References

Appendix: Metric Conversion Factors