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CALCULATIONS AND FORMULAS

ACI 360R-92
SLAB ON GRADE USING THE SUBGRADE DRAG EQUATION
The subgrade drag equation is frequently used to determine the amount of non-prestressed reinforcement to serve
as shrinkage and temperature reinforcement and to control crack widths for slabs on grade. It does not apply
when prestressing or fibers are used. The reinforcement selected by this equation is not intended to serve as
flexural reinforcement.

Option 1

 

(6-3)

As=
t=
F=
fs=
L=
w=
L=
t=
F=
Fy=
Fc=
Conc. Density =




cross-sectional area in square inches of steel per lineal foot of slab width
thickness of slab in inches
the friction factor ( designated in Chapter 8)
allowable working stress of the reinforcement (psi)
distance in ft between joints
dead weight of the slab, psf
40
6
1.5
60000
4000
150.00

ft.
in.
Fig 6.3
psi
psi
lb/ft3

 Conc. Density x(t)

w=

 
fs=

(6-3)

 

75

psf.

30000

psi

2

3 




0.075

in2/ft

using #

bars

As/bar =

0.11

Applying the formula ,As=

in /bar

Spacing Calc :
# 3 bar : s (
Smax=
Therefore use, S=

17.67

in.

12

in.

0.11

<

in2/bar

17.67375 in.

12 in/ft

0.08 in2/ft )

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Option 2

SLAB ON GRADE BASED ON TEMPERATURE GRADIENT

A more desirable procedure for selecting the reinforcing steel for uniformly thick slabs on grade is the
temperature method .Its similarity to the subgrade drag formula lies in the fact that the formula does not provide
sufficient cross sectional area of steel to be structurally active . The formula provides an area that is capable of
controlling temperature cracking.
Using :

  

  


Where :
As=
t=
fr=
fs=
T=
=
Es=

cross-sectional area in square inches of steel per lineal foot of slab width
thickness of slab in inches
tensile strength of concrete (psi) = 0.4 x Modulus of Rupture
allowable working stress of the reinforcement (psi)
range of temperature the slab is expected to be subjected to (Fo)
thermal coefficient of concrete (in/in Fo)
modulus of elasticity of steel (psi)

t=
Fy=
Fc=
=

6
60000
4000
6.5E-06

in.
psi.
psi.

Min ,temp =
Max, temp=
Es=

50
100
29000

Fo
Fo
psi.

 

2

3 

fs=

40000

psi

 (0.4)7.5 
fr= 189.73666 psi.

  

  


0.17

in2/ft

using #

bars

As/bar =

0.20

Applying the formula ,As=

in2/bar

Spacing Calc :
# 4 bar : s (
Smax=
Therefore use, S=

13.80

in.

12

in.

0.20

<

in /bar

13.79658 in.

12 in/ft

0.17 in /ft )

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Option 3

SLAB ON GRADE BASED ON BASED ON THE CONCRETE-TO-STEEL STRENGTH RATIO

An alternative procedure for selecting the area of steel for slabs on grade is the equivalent strength procedure.
This procedure equates the cross sectional area of concrete multiplied by the working stress to an equal amount
of reinforcing steel force

Using :

 =

t=
Fy=
Fc=

 
fs=

 


6
60000
4000

in.
psi.
psi.

2

3 
40000

psi

Applying the formula ,As= 0.341526 in2

using #

As/bar =

0.20

bars
in2/bar

Spacing Calc :
# 4 bar : s (
Smax=
Therefore use, S=

6.90

in.

in.

0.20

<

in2/bar

6.899914 in.

12 in/ft

0.34 in2/ft )

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Traverse Joint Spacing
Transverse contraction joint joints in reinforced concrete slabs should not be constructed at intervals of less than
25 feet nor more than 75 feet. Maximum allowable slab width and specifications are given in paragraph 5-7d.
Length may be determined from the equation



0.00047! "#

75

where:
L = the maximum length (or width), feet
hr = the reinforced slab thickness, inches
fs= the steel yield strength, pounds per square
t,hr=
Fy=
Fc=
S=

 

6
60000
4000

0.17
2

3 

fs=



in.
psi.
psi.

40000

psi

0.0047! "#

L= 50.709459 ft.
Use S=

40

ft.

75

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SUMMARY

Optiom 2

Design Based On Temperature Gradient

L=
40
ft.
t=
6
in.
F=
1.5
Fig 6.3
Fy= 60000 psi
Fc= 4000 psi
Conc. Density = 150.00 lb/ft3
Fo
Min ,temp =
50
o
Max, temp= 100 F
Es= 29000 psi

Control Joint Detail

1-layer of #4 @ 12in. c/c spacing B.W

See detail.1.0

c = 2.5 in.

t=6in.

w = 3/4 in
To be done every 40 ft.

1in.
1.5 in
Poured Joint Sealant

Detail 1.0