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Industrial Floor Design

Concrete floor is calculated by the limit state method. This method affects vertical loads as the structure lying on an elastic foundation.

 During the design of floor construction it is important to make sure that there are no enforcement efforts in the construction. The design of the floor should be separated from such adjacent structures as columns, walls and expansion joints.

  According to the system of classification, the strength class stands for the strength of the uppermost layer of concrete floor.

  In the project there must be stated the main requirements for the concrete floor. It is also important to pay attention to the fact that various requirements do not contradict each other.

  The choice of a constructive floor solution should be based on the requirements of the operating conditions, including technical and economic feasibility of the decision in the specific construction conditions. The following issues must be provided:

   - Operating reliability and durability of the floor;

   - Building materials economy;

   - The most complete use of both strength and deformation characteristics of ground and physical and mechanical properties of materials used for floors;

   - Minimum labor costs for installation and operation;

   - Maximum mechanization of the installation processes;

   - Environmental safety;

   - Safety of the people’s walking;

   - Optimal hygienic conditions for people;

   - Fire and explosion safety.

  Floor design should be implemented considering such moments as the operational impacts on them, special requirements (“sparklessness”, antistatic condition, absence of dust, smoothness, durability, heat absorption, soundproofing ability, slipperiness) and the climatic conditions of the construction site.

  Floortec specialists provide free diagnostics of an existing foundation on the area, give recommendations on choosing of the best design and flooring materials, and develop technical solutions of parts and components. They can also make the necessary adjustments of an already existing floor design.