The concretebookshop is the leading source of publications in the concrete sector, on this site you will also find publications published by riba, ice, mpa concrete centre. The main objective of the bulletin is to point out the benefits of using posttensioning for. Fabricreinforced concrete ground slabs and concrete society. Is a database in the form of short segments of text nuggets related to many aspects of concrete construction. Concrete society technical report 34 pdf posted on 11252017 22. The flatness classification that cogri usa recommend is that contained within table 3. Property ii limit mm property iv limit mm floor classification floor use 95% 100% 95% 100% fm 1 where very high standards of flatness and. Plain formed concrete finishes tr52 the concrete society.
Click here to download tr34 4th edition further explanatory information. Quality management plan guidance for concrete used for. Technical report 34 is a guide to the design and construction of industrial concrete ground floors, published by the concrete society. Control and conformity of water to binder ratio in fresh concrete. It brought together guidance for all types of industrial ground slab in one publication and also introduced a new design method for fabric reinforced ground bearing slabs. Measuring property e and datum check using an optical level and parallel plate micrometer, taking readings from an invar staff to 0. Durable posttensioned concrete structures tr72 concrete. Supersedes technical report 36 tr36 cathodic protection of reinforced concrete concrete society, 1989 and technical report 37 tr37 model specification for cathodic protection of reinforced concrete concrete society, 1991. A more detailed guide to the design of pt floors can be found in the concrete societys technical report 43 tr43. Concrete has a great variety of applications because it not only meets structural demands but also lends itself readily to architectural treatment. Design guidance for stengthening concrete structures. The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical concrete specimens in a compressiontesting machine. Concrete society uk technical report 34 concrete industrial floors concrete society uk technical report 22 nonstructural cracks in concrete. In buildings, concrete is used for footings, foundations, columns, beams, girders, wall slabs, and roof unitsin short, all important.
This third edition of tr34, published in 2003, has now been superseded. For more than 30 years, the concrete society has been publishing technical reports and advice notes to serve the needs of clients, architects. Testing concrete in structures, a guide to equipment for testing concrete in structures, chl 3ciria technical report 143, 1992 the reinstatement of fire damaged steel and iron framed structures, corus british steel, 1986 assessment and repair of firedamaged concrete structures, concrete society technical report 33 1990technical report 33. Section 4 surface regularity free movement table 4. Fabricreinforced concrete ground slabs and concrete. It brought together guidance for all types of industrial. Withdrawn, document not available for download supplement. The appendices included in the accompanying cd are available as a separate document. Then a hammer 300400 gms in mass is struck against the concrete from elbow height directly or through a metal workers chisel placed at right angles to the tested surface. Introduction to concrete portland cement association. The flatness classification that face consultants recommend is that contained within table 3. The major result of this study and report was the development of a basic formula establishing.
Tr34 4th edition concrete industrial ground floors a guide to design and construction jan2018. Australian concrete construction and by promoting continual awareness of products, their energyef. Technical committee attending members julian maw chairman construct paul toplis technical editor price. Responsibility for drafting the report was undertaken jointly by halcrow group, the concrete society and university college london.
Tr 34 concrete industrial ground floors a guide to design and. The resulting design guidance, technical report no. For more than 30 years, the concrete society has been publishing technical reports and advice notes to serve the needs of clients, architects, engineers, specifiers, suppliers, contractors and users of concrete. Concrete society report tr34 concrete industrial ground floors third edition 2003 important errata notification would you please amend your copy of tr34 to correct the following. The concrete society scotland concrete industrial ground floors the new guidance an introduction to the 4th edition of concrete society technical report 34 afternoon seminar thursday 6th march 2014 venue. To try out a fully functional free trail version of this software, please enter your email. The concrete society midlands region is holding a free technical seminar of presentations based on the new technical report 52. The concrete societys tr34 defined movement 4th edition.
Technical information the report complies with the eurocodes and is the industry standard for concrete floors in the uk. Improving predictions for camber in precast, prestressed. Traditional hand screed methods of construction, whether using a straightedge or vibrostrike type tool, rely heavily on the skill of the team to set accurate wet pads and follow them precisely. The technical report 34 third edition on concrete industrial ground floors is presented. The concrete societys tr34 free movement 3rd edition classifications. The value of a warehouse floor raising flooring standards. In 2003, the third edition of concrete society technical report 34 1 was published. The civilweb concrete society technical report 34 pavement design. The concrete societys tr34 free movement 4th edition. About four tons of concrete are produced per person per year worldwide and about 1. The term concrete refers to a mixture of aggregates, usually sand. Technical report43 was published in the 4th quarter of 2007.
Concrete society technical report 34 concrete industrial ground floors, 4th. Garfield house hotel, stepps the newly published 4 th edition of tr34 supersedes the 3 rd published in 2003. Joao almeida convener, instituto superior tecnico, portugal. Nscs standard specification 2 a technical committee of construct, the concrete structures group, prepared this speci. The value of a warehouse floor raising flooring standards around the globe. The concrete society scotland concrete industrial ground. The 3 m grid survey should be carried out using a precise level and staff as in section 7. The concrete societys tr34 free movement 3rd edition. Finding relevant information is achieved by clicking one of the main categories and, when displayed, choosing the relevant subcategory. The american concrete institute aci is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development and distribution of consensusbased standards, technical resources, educational programs, certification programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials, who share a commitment to pursuing the best use of concrete. An updated edition of technical report 34, which provides guidance on the design and construction of industrial ground floors, has been issued by the concrete society march 2003. Workers placing and vibrating concrete on a bridge deck including epoxycoated. Fiber reinforced concrete overview for concrete pavement and. Publications best sellers technical reports concrete society.
Proceedings of the american society of civil engineers 73, no. Posttensioned pt concrete floors are now widely used in the uk, particularly for highrise buildings. Plain formed concrete finishes there are many circumstances in which a plain formed finish is appropriate for concrete surfaces of buildings and civil engineering structures. Fabricreinforced concrete ground slabs and concrete society technical report tr343alasdair n beal, thomasons. Engineering drawing and related documentation practices types and applications of engineering drawings asme y14. New formulae for stress in concrete pavements of airfields. Concrete societys technical report 34 tr34 defined movement specification table. Concrete basicsaddresses the needs of unskilled and semiskilled persons undertaking general concreting projects including home and handyman projects. This bulletin n 31 was approved as an fib technical report in march 2004 by fib task group 1. Fiber reinforced concrete overview for concrete pavement. A more detailed guide to the design of pt floors can be found in the concrete society s technical report 43 tr43. View the nz concrete society silver jubilee conference 1989 programme here. Technical report 34 third edition concrete industrial.
On the concrete to be tested a smooth surface about 100. An update and background to concrete society report tr47 second edition 26 june 2002 gordon clark. A technical committee of construct, the concrete structures group, prepared this speci. Gives comprehensive guidance on design and construction of concrete ground floors for industrial use. Preface this is the fourth edition of concrete society technical report 34. Tr 34 concrete industrial ground floors a guide to. Fiber reinforced concrete overview for concrete pavement and overlays. All the floors that were measured in this study were designed as free. Riverside house 4 meadows business park station approach blackwater camberley gu17 9ab uk. Durable posttensioned concrete bridges an update and background to concrete society report tr47 second edition 26 june 2002 gordon clark.
May 16, 2003 an updated edition of technical report 34, which provides guidance on the design and construction of industrial ground floors, has been issued by the concrete society march 2003. Technical report 75 supersedes the concrete societys good concrete guide 5 composite concrete slabs on steel decking guidance on construction and associated design considerations, published in 2008. Concrete societys technical report 34 tr34 free movement specification table. Where a line load is located adjacent to a free edge, the capacity is 3. Floor flatness specifications concrete grinding ltd. Permissible limits on properties ii and iv in free movement areas. Identification and classification of nonconformities in molded and tubular glass containers, for. It brought together guidance for all types of industrial ground slab in one publication and also introduced a new design method for fabricreinforced groundbearing slabs. Concrete basicsaims to provide a clear, concise explanation of all aspects of making quality concrete. Tr 73 cathodic protection of steel in concrete including.
There is a view amongst concrete floor slab engineers and. Concrete industrial ground floors tr34 is recognised globally as a leading publication giving guidance on many of the key aspects of concrete industrial ground floors. Pdf fabricreinforced concrete ground slabs and concrete. Sikafiber product proposal document sikafiber software. Pdf in 2003, the third edition of concrete society technical report 34 1 was published. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in farmington hills, michigan, usa, the american concrete institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensusbased standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design. The concrete societys tr34 free movement 4th edition classifications. This article provides information on how to scheme a pt slab and how the use of posttensioning affects the rest of the structure. The aim of this paper is to briefly describe the mechanics of producing the report and summarise its scope and salient features.
Technical report 34, 3rd edition, the concrete society, camberley, 2003. Concrete society technical report 34 design spreadsheet. Thickness guidance is based on a limit state format. This comprehensive concrete manual has both the triedandtested methods and materials, and more recent innovations. The information contained in these nuggets has been provided by the concrete society technical staff.
This webinar will give a general overview of fibers used for concrete pavements with an emphasis on macrofibersand their effect on concrete properties and pavement construction. The report focused on the design and construction of groundsupported concrete floors. The first and second editions of concrete society technical report 34 1988, 1994 relied on tr550 for design of fabricreinforced groundbearing slabs but the third edition introduced a new, completely different design method. This edition addresses guidance relating to pilesupported floors. The concrete society technical report 11 tr 11 concrete core testing for strength 1976, amended 1987, has been withdrawn as it has been superseded by british and european standards.
Tr34 4th edition concrete industrial ground floorsa. Permissible limits on properties ii and iv in freemovement areas. Concrete magazine article search to search for back articles from concrete magazine, complete your search criteria see examples below and press the run search button. It is intended to serve as a guide for developing a qmp for concrete used for construction of significant concrete features of a project. Concrete society this third edition of tr34, published in 2003, has now been superseded by the fourth edition published in august 20. Nz concrete society silver jubilee conference 1989. Once the results are displayed you can either download the article as a pdf or request the article to be emailed to you. A mixture of cement and water is called cement paste. For further information please refer to british standards bs en 8204. It covers everything you need to know about concrete along with styrofoam forming systems, fiber reinforcing adjuncts, and some architectural innovations, like architectural foam elements, that can help you offer more in the jobs you bid on. The design of concrete groundsupported concrete industrial floor slabs. Concrete floor tolerances how flat does the floor need.
Tr34 3rd edition concrete industrial ground floorsa guide. Tr34 4th edition concrete industrial ground floorsa guide. Concrete society technical reports can be purchased from our bookshop, members are entitled. The route to a successful concrete repair cra electrochemical repair technical notes 1 to 12 the corrosion prevention association concrete society technical report 36 cathodic protection of reinforced concrete concrete society technical report 37 model specification for cathodic protection of reinforced concrete.
Concrete industrial ground floors a guide to design and. Concrete societys technical report 34, concrete industrial ground floors 3, referred to as tr34. The concrete societybritish industrial truck associationstorage equipment manufacturers association, concrete society technical report 34. Posttensioning in buildings foreword working party wp1. The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in designing buildings and other structures.
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