How To Construct World Class SF Floors - Part 1
How To Construct World Class SF Floors - Part 1
Dusty floor.
Litigation.
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DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
A FLOOR TO BE PROUD OF ! 3
DO IT RIGHT WITH THE FLOOR TEAM
CULTIVATED WITH
“THE BEST PRACTICES”.
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THE FLOOR TEAM
FLOOR BEYOND STRUCTURAL
DESIGN, NEED FIELD
DESIGNER/ENGINEER EXPERIENCE
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FLOOR
DESIGNER/ENGINEER
• Slab-on-grade?
a) Mesh
b) Steel fibers, polypropylene(pp) fibers.
• Slab-on-piles?
a) Mesh & rebars
b) Rebars only
c) Steel fibers
• Post-tension slab?
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• Precast or Hollow-core slab?
FLOOR
DESIGNER/ENGINEER
WHAT IS THE FLOOR SPECIFICATION?
1) What is the racking height?
2) To specify floor tolerance:
Random Traffic - F-numbers - FF,FL (USA) FM1, FM2, FM3 (UK)
Defined Traffic - F-min (USA) Category Superflat, 1,2 (UK)
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FLOOR
DESIGNER/ENGINEER
INSTRUMENT FOR FLOOR MEASUREMENT
F-METER
PROFILEOGRAPH DIPSTICK
FLOOR
DESIGNER/ENGINEER
TYPES OF FLOOR FINISHES?
• Natural/coloured hardener, coatings?
• Abrasion resistance - AR1, AR2, AR3
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FLOOR
DESIGNER/ENGINEER
CRACKS MITIGATION
Make known to client
• All concrete floor will have cracks
• How to control, minimise and prevent cracks
• Expansion joints, isolations joints, contraction joints, etc
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FLOORING SPECIALIST
PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING
• Prepare a checklist to be discussed
• Invite all party involved.
• Ready with construction schedule
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FLOORING SPECIALIST
CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT
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FLOORING SPECIALIST
“STATE OF ART” - MACHINERY &
EQUIPMENT
Tip-top condition & well-maintained
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FLOORING SPECIALIST
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FLOORING SPECIALIST
Methods
• Curing compound
• Floor painting? – do not spray
• Curing Blankets
• Water/Polythene sheet
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CONCRETE SUPPLIER
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CONCRETE SUPPLIER
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CONCRETE SUPPLIER
CONCRETE MIX DESIGN
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BEST PRACTICES IN FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
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BEST PRACTICES IN FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
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BEST PRACTICES IN FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
Result:
• 1. Loss of strength.
• 2. Promote cracks.
• 3. Surface efflorescent
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BEST PRACTICES IN FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
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Pavilion - Tour Bus Parking Area, KL
Polished Finish