DESIGN OF GROUND SUPPORTED FIBER REINFORCED SLAB

BASED ON ACI

PROJECT NAME: Stock Letty

DESIGN MADE FOR: TECINCI SRL

DESIGNER: domaniczky.nicolas@py.sika.com

DATE: 06/29/2020

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 Detailed Calculation Analysis
Project: Stock Letty
Date: 06/29/2020

User Input

Concrete Information
Slab Name Piso interior
Concrete Compressive Strength f'c = 25 N/mm²
Concrete Flexural Strength fr = 3.735 N/mm²
Modulus of Elasticity E = 23,665 N/mm²
Slab Thickness h = 100.00 mm
Joint Spacing JS = 4.00 m
Poisson's Ratio v = 0.20

Modulus of Elasticity is the measurement of the relationship between concrete stress versus strain. This value
can vary depending on concrete strength, concrete age and characteristics of the concrete matrix.
Joint spacing – appropriate joint design, layout and construction should be adopted for the selected joint
spacing. The slab panel shall have a maximum aspect ratio of 1:1.5.
Jointless Slab: Please contact the Fibermesh representative for the Jointless slab typical notes.
Poisson's Ratio is the ratio of lateral expansion to the longitudinal shortening of the concrete subject to
compressive loads

Subgrade Information
The subgrade is assumed to be a uniform medium whose elasticity is characterized by the resulting deflection of
a given force over a distributed unit area. Westergaard termed this 'modulus of subgrade reaction', k as the load
per unit area causing a deflection with units lbs/in³ or N/mm³.

Modulus of Subgrade k = 0.030 N/mm³

Fiber Information
Fiber Type Sika Fibermesh 650
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 Fiber Quantity 2.00 kg/m³

Equivalent Flexural Ratio

Re,3 is the measure of the fiber reinforced concrete in sustaining a load after the first crack. The value is
determined by testing as indicated in ASTM C1609, EN14651 or JSCE SF-4.

Re,3 = 18.4%

Vehicle Load Information

Single wheels on axle are spaced at a distance (S) greater than L

Load Name Automóvil 3 Tn por eje
Axle Load P = 30.300 kN
Contact Pressure Cp = 0.69 N/mm²
Overall Tire Spacing S = 1,828.00 mm

Analysis
The equations and mythology of the fiber reinforced concrete is based Meyerhof. This theory allows for the
development of formulae to determine the slab stresses for interior and edge load cases.

Material & Load Factors

Material Reduction Factor, ϒm ϒm = 1.5
Partial Load Factor, ϒf ϒf = 1.6

Radius of Relative Stiffness

Radius of Relative Stiffness is the stiffness measurement of the combined concrete elasticity and subgrade
capacity, as defined by Westergaard;
0.25
L = [(Eh³)/(12(1-ν²)k)] = 511.54 mm

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Load Contact Area
Single Axle loads
Contact area, Ca = P/Cp = 21,986 mm²
aw = √(Ca/π) = 83.66 mm
a / L Ratio = 0.16
Moment Calculation
Mp=(fr(Re,3/100)h²) / (ϒm 6) = 764.43 N-mm/mm
Mn=(frh²)/(ϒm 6) = 4,150.00 N-mm/mm
Mallow = Mn + Mp = 4,914.43 N-mm/mm

Allowable Load Calculation for Single wheel - Single Axle

Interior Load

Where a/L = 0 PI1 = 2 π Mallow

Where a/L > 0.2 PI2 = (4 π Mallow ) / (1 – (a/3L))
Where 0 < a/L < 0.2 PI3 = PI1 + [( PI2 – PI1 ) ( a / L )] / 0.2

Edge Load

Where a/L = 0 PE1 = π / 2 Mallow + 2 Mn

Where a/L > 0.2 PE2 = ( π Mallow + 4 Mn ) / [ 1 – ( 2 a / 3 L )]
Where 0 < a/L < 0.2 PE3 = PE1 + [( PE2 – PE1 ) ( a / L )] / 0.2

Allowable Load
Interior Edge
P1 (kN) 30.88 16.02
P2 (kN) 65.32 35.96
P3 (kN) 59.04 32.32

a/L 0.16 0.16

Controlling Load Case, P (kN) 59.04 32.32
Pu =Pϒf (kN) 24.27 24.27

Factor of Safety, P/ Pu 2.43 1.33

Because a/L (=0, ≥0.2, or >0 and <0.2)

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All solution factors of safety should be greater than 1. Where solution factors of safety are less than 1, a further
review should be undertaken to determine whether the solution is appropriate for the load and location. For
further advice contact your company's representative.

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 User Input

Concrete Information
Slab Name Piso exterior
Concrete Compressive Strength f'c = 25 N/mm²
Concrete Flexural Strength fr = 3.735 N/mm²
Modulus of Elasticity E = 23,665 N/mm²
Slab Thickness h = 100.00 mm
Joint Spacing JS = 4.00 m
Poisson's Ratio v = 0.20

Modulus of Elasticity is the measurement of the relationship between concrete stress versus strain. This value can
vary depending on concrete strength, concrete age and characteristics of the concrete matrix.
Joint spacing – appropriate joint design, layout and construction should be adopted for the selected joint
spacing. The slab panel shall have a maximum aspect ratio of 1:1.5.
Jointless Slab: Please contact the Fibermesh representative for the Jointless slab typical notes.
Poisson's Ratio is the ratio of lateral expansion to the longitudinal shortening of the concrete subject to
compressive loads

Subgrade Information
The subgrade is assumed to be a uniform medium whose elasticity is characterized by the resulting deflection of a
given force over a distributed unit area. Westergaard termed this 'modulus of subgrade reaction', k as the load
per unit area causing a deflection with units lbs/in³ or N/mm³.

Modulus of Subgrade k = 0.030 N/mm³

Fiber Information
Fiber Type Sika Fibermesh 650
Fiber Quantity 2.00 kg/m³

Equivalent Flexural Ratio

Re,3 is the measure of the fiber reinforced concrete in sustaining a load after the first crack. The value is
determined by testing as indicated in ASTM C1609, EN14651 or JSCE SF-4.

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 Re,3 = 18.4%

Vehicle Load Information

Single wheels on axle are spaced at a distance (S) greater than L

Load Name Automóvil 3 Tn por eje
Axle Load P = 30.300 kN
Contact Pressure Cp = 0.69 N/mm²
Overall Tire Spacing S = 1,828.00 mm

Analysis
The equations and mythology of the fiber reinforced concrete is based Meyerhof. This theory allows for the
development of formulae to determine the slab stresses for interior and edge load cases.

Material & Load Factors

Material Reduction Factor, ϒm ϒm = 1.5
Partial Load Factor, ϒf ϒf = 1.6

Radius of Relative Stiffness

Radius of Relative Stiffness is the stiffness measurement of the combined concrete elasticity and subgrade
capacity, as defined by Westergaard;
0.25
L = [(Eh³)/(12(1-ν²)k)] = 511.54 mm

Load Contact Area

Single Axle loads
Contact area, Ca = P/Cp = 21,986 mm²
aw = √(Ca/π) = 83.66 mm
a / L Ratio = 0.16

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Moment Calculation
Mp=(fr(Re,3/100)h²) / (ϒm 6) = 764.43 N-mm/mm
Mn=(frh²)/(ϒm 6) = 4,150.00 N-mm/mm
Mallow = Mn + Mp = 4,914.43 N-mm/mm

Allowable Load Calculation for Single wheel - Single Axle

Interior Load

Where a/L = 0 PI1 = 2 π Mallow

Where a/L > 0.2 PI2 = (4 π Mallow ) / (1 – (a/3L))
Where 0 < a/L < 0.2 PI3 = PI1 + [( PI2 – PI1 ) ( a / L )] / 0.2

Edge Load

Where a/L = 0 PE1 = π / 2 Mallow + 2 Mn

Where a/L > 0.2 PE2 = ( π Mallow + 4 Mn ) / [ 1 – ( 2 a / 3 L )]
Where 0 < a/L < 0.2 PE3 = PE1 + [( PE2 – PE1 ) ( a / L )] / 0.2

Allowable Load
Interior Edge
P1 (kN) 30.88 16.02
P2 (kN) 65.32 35.96
P3 (kN) 59.04 32.32

a/L 0.16 0.16

Controlling Load Case, P (kN) 59.04 32.32
Pu =Pϒf (kN) 24.27 24.27

Factor of Safety, P/ Pu 2.43 1.33

Because a/L (=0, ≥0.2, or >0 and <0.2)

All solution factors of safety should be greater than 1. Where solution factors of safety are less than 1, a further
review should be undertaken to determine whether the solution is appropriate for the load and location. For
further advice contact your company's representative.

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 User Input

Concrete Information
Slab Name Piso interior Alto Tránsito
Concrete Compressive Strength f'c = 25 N/mm²
Concrete Flexural Strength fr = 3.735 N/mm²
Modulus of Elasticity E = 23,665 N/mm²
Slab Thickness h = 120.00 mm
Joint Spacing JS = 4.00 m
Poisson's Ratio v = 0.20

Modulus of Elasticity is the measurement of the relationship between concrete stress versus strain. This value can
vary depending on concrete strength, concrete age and characteristics of the concrete matrix.
Joint spacing – appropriate joint design, layout and construction should be adopted for the selected joint
spacing. The slab panel shall have a maximum aspect ratio of 1:1.5.
Jointless Slab: Please contact the Fibermesh representative for the Jointless slab typical notes.
Poisson's Ratio is the ratio of lateral expansion to the longitudinal shortening of the concrete subject to
compressive loads

Subgrade Information
The subgrade is assumed to be a uniform medium whose elasticity is characterized by the resulting deflection of a
given force over a distributed unit area. Westergaard termed this 'modulus of subgrade reaction', k as the load
per unit area causing a deflection with units lbs/in³ or N/mm³.

Modulus of Subgrade k = 0.030 N/mm³

Fiber Information
Fiber Type Sika Fibermesh 650
Fiber Quantity 2.00 kg/m³

Equivalent Flexural Ratio

Re,3 is the measure of the fiber reinforced concrete in sustaining a load after the first crack. The value is
determined by testing as indicated in ASTM C1609, EN14651 or JSCE SF-4.

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 Re,3 = 18.4%

Vehicle Load Information

Sd is greater than 2h
Load Name Camión 10Tn eje
Axle Load P = 100.400 kN
Contact Pressure Cp = 0.69 N/mm²
Overall Tire Spacing S = 1,828.00 mm
Dual Wheel Spacing Sd = 305.00 mm

Analysis
The equations and mythology of the fiber reinforced concrete is based Meyerhof. This theory allows for the
development of formulae to determine the slab stresses for interior and edge load cases.
Material & Load Factors
Material Reduction Factor, ϒm ϒm = 1.5
Partial Load Factor, ϒf ϒf = 1.6

Radius of Relative Stiffness

Radius of Relative Stiffness is the stiffness measurement of the combined concrete elasticity and subgrade
capacity, as defined by Westergaard;
0.25
L = [(Eh³)/(12(1-ν²)k)] = 586.50 mm

Load Contact Area

Dual Wheel - Single Axle loads where Sd is greater than 2h
Contact area, Ca = P/Cp = 36,377 mm²
a = √(Ca/π) = 107.61 mm
a / L Ratio = 0.18

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Moment Calculation
Mp=(fr(Re,3/100)h²) / (ϒm 6) = 1,100.78 N-mm/mm
Mn=(frh²)/(ϒm 6) = 5,976.00 N-mm/mm
Mallow = Mn + Mp = 7,076.78 N-mm/mm

Allowable Load Calculation for Dual wheel - Single Axle

Interior Load

Where a/L = 0 PI1 = 2 π Mallow

Where a/L > 0.2 PI2 = (4 π Mallow ) / (1 – (a/3L))
Where 0 < a/L < 0.2 PI3 = PI1 + [( PI2 – PI1 ) ( a / L )] / 0.2

Edge Load

Where a/L = 0 PE1 = π / 2 Mallow + 2 Mn

Where a/L > 0.2 PE2 = ( π Mallow + 4 Mn ) / [ 1 – ( 2 a / 3 L )]
Where 0 < a/L < 0.2 PE3 = PE1 + [( PE2 – PE1 ) ( a / L )] / 0.2

Allowable Load
Interior Edge
P1 (kN) 44.46 23.07
P2 (kN) 94.72 52.57
P3 (kN) 90.57 50.13

a/L 0.18 0.18

Controlling Load Case, P (kN) 90.57 50.13
Pu =Pϒf (kN) 40.16 40.16

Factor of Safety, P/ Pu 2.26 1.25

Because a/L (=0, ≥0.2, or >0 and <0.2)

All solution factors of safety should be greater than 1. Where solution factors of safety are less than 1, a further
review should be undertaken to determine whether the solution is appropriate for the load and location. For
further advice contact your company's representative.

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Shrinkage and Curling
Shrinkage and curling stresses are always critical components of the design of the slab on ground and should be
evaluated on a project basis depending on several factors, including, but not limited to:
Concrete Mix Design - Shrinkage and curling stresses can vary greatly depending upon aggregate size, type and
quality, water content, paste content, admixture usage, and concrete temperature.
Placement Conditions - Subgrade moisture and preparation, subgrade restraint, use of a vapor retarder,
protection from environmental conditions (temperature variations, wind, and humidity).
Contraction Joints – Maximum joints spacing should be 24 to 36 times the slab thickness. All slab panels should
be square as possible. The panel length to width ratio should not exceed 1:1.5. Saw cut must be 1/3 depth if
using wet cut saw or 1/4 depth if using an early entry dry cut concrete saw with a minimum depth of 1 in.
Consult your company's representative to discuss the possibility for extended joint spacing or Jointless slab
design.
Curing - Is vital to all concrete construction. Wet burlap, plastic sheeting and sprayed applied curing agents may
be considered as the conditions warrant. Sika Corp recommends good practices and relevant industry standards
be followed.

Construction Loads
The evaluation of construction loads is often overlooked in the design process, yet they can often affect the
performance and long-term durability of the slab on ground. Care should be taken by the engineer/designer to
account for construction loads that may have an effect on the slab.

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