Residential Concrete, Slab-on-ground floors

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Visual Manual. — CCANZ, 2011. — 12 pp.Producing a quality concrete slab on ground is easy if some basic rules are followed. This leaflet is intended to assist builders to produce a quality slab. The cost of rework is very high, so follow the suggestions in this leaflet to save time and money.Finished Slab Levels What Concrete Strength Should Be Used For Slab-On-Ground Construction? Does The Dpm Need To Be Extended Under The Perimeter Footings? What Are The Reinforcement Requirements For A Slab-On-Ground? Control Joints – Which Is The Best Option? Can I Use An Unreinforced Concrete Slab Anywhere In NZ? Additional Reinforcing To Internal Slab Corners Fibre-Reinforced Slab With Separate Reinforced Perimeter Foundation Slab-On-Ground Dimensions And Bay Sizes Masonry Walls How Can The Risk Of Cracking Be Minimised? Plastic Cracking Early-Age Thermal Movements Drying Shrinkage The Concrete Must Be Vibrated What Are The Concrete Placement Options? What Is The Effect Of Adding Water On Site? How Should The Slab Be Finished? How Should The Concrete Be Cured? On-Site Specialist Subcontractor – Best Practice Special Systems And Finishes Canterbury Earthquakes Damage