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geotechnical engineer often provides the
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recommendations below the slab-on-
grade foundation is as follows (WFCA,
1984):
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Over the subgrade, place 4 to 8 in. (10

to 20 cm) of washed and graded gravel.
Place a leveling bed of 1 to 2 in. (2.5 to
5 cm) of sand over the gravel to prevent
moisture barrier puncture. Place a moisture barrier over the sand leveling bed and seal
the joints to prevent moisture penetration. Place a 2 in. (5 cm) sand layer over the

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moisture barrier.

The gravel layer should consist of an open graded gravel. This means that the gravel
should not contain any fines and that all of the soil particles are retained on the No. 4
(4.75-mm) sieve.

This will provide for large void spaces between the gravel particles that will help prevent
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capillary rise of water through the gravel (Day, 1992c). In addition to a gravel layer, the
installation of a moisture barrier (such as visqueen) will further reduce the moisture
migration through concrete (Brewer, 1965). S el primero de tus amigos en indicar que te
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In some areas, there may be local building requirements for the construction of moisture
barriers.

For example, Fig. 12.20 indicates the County of San Diego requirements for below slab
moisture barriers when constructing on clays. Note in this figure that 4 in. (10 cm) of
open-graded gravel or rock is required below the concrete slab-on-grade foundation. A
6-mil. visqueen moisture barrier is required below the open-graded gravel. These
recommendations are similar to the example listed earlier, except that the sand layers
STEEL (169) CONSTRUCTION
have been omitted. The purpose of the sand layer is to prevent puncture of the visqueen (144) FOUNDATIONS (95)
moisture barrier. When using specifications similar to Fig. 12.20, it is best to use rounded BUILDINGS (44) HEAVY TIMBER FRAME
gravel or add a geotextile so that the visqueen is not punctured during placement and CONSTRUCTION (22) PILE FOUNDATIONS (21)
densification of the gravel. SOILS (17) BRIDGES (16) RETAINING WALLS
(16) EARTHQUAKES (15) WOOD (12)
EXCAVATIONS (11) CONCRETE (10)

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FIGURE 12.20 Moisture barrier specifications below a concrete slab-on-grade foundation

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according to
the County of San Diego (1983). December (4)

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Inadequate surface drainage can be an important factor in moisture migration through

October (4)
concrete slab-on-grade foundations. For example, water ponding adjacent to a foundation
can weep in through the perimeter footing and/or seep underneath the perimeter footing September (5)
and up through the slab. The infiltration of ponding water can also raise the groundwater
table, which could subject the foundation to hydrostatic water pressures. Figure 12.21 August (4)
shows an example of poor surface drainage and ponding of water at a condominium
July (5)
complex. In Fig. 12.21, the condominium is visible along the right side of the
photograph. In order to prevent such ponding of water at the site, it is important to have
June (3)
proper drainage gradients around the structure. In addition, the surface runoff must be
transferred to suitable disposal systems, such as storm drain lines. May (9)

April (14)

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