DESIGN OF SLABS-ON-GROUND 360R-15
Generally, the materials listed in
Fig. 3.3
that yield a standard
modulus of subgrade reaction above 100 lb/in.
3
(3000 kN/m
3
)
can be used. Highly compressible organic materials (OL)
should be avoided, and high-plasticity clays (CH) may cause
heave or swell problems. Much of the variation in support
capacity is the result of compaction and moisture content; for
example, the k value for a lean clay (CL) ranged from 70 to
250 lb/in.
3
(2000 to 7000 kN/m
3
).
The subbase material has better qualities than the
subgrade, and may serve as a construction working surface
and part of the floor support system. The subbase is generally
omitted where the subgrades are of high quality. Thus, the
use of a subbase in combination with a base course usually
represents an economical alternative for construction on a
poor subgrade with an expensive base course material. The
subbase may be composed of stabilized subgrade soil, a fill
of better quality soil, sand, crushed rock, reclaimed crushed
concrete or asphalt pavement, or some local material that has
properties that satisfy the requirements of the project.
Normally, the materials selected for base materials are
alluvial sands and gravels (S or G) or crushed rock. These
materials are easily compacted and have high strengths and
low compressibilities. If they have little or no fines (material
passing a 200 mesh [75
μm] sieve), they are easily drained
and act as a capillary break. Their effect on the support of the
slab and the overall k value depends on the type and thickness
of the base material, as is depicted in Fig. 3.6. Data for specific
designs should be based on an analysis of laboratory and site-
testing results. If an open-graded, crushed rock is used, the
surface may have to be filled in, “choked off” with sand or fine
gravels, and compacted to provide a smooth planar surface to
reduce the restraint due to linear concrete shrinkage.
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