CE 437/537, Fall 2002 Slab-On-Grade Example -Design Info 1/8

Design the thickness for a slab-on-grade concrete slab in a warehouse. Design the
minimum slab thickness to support a fork lift (specified below) and storage racks
(specified below) throughout. Design a thickened slab to support the columns and
concrete block walls supporting a 16 ft x 56 ft mezzanine.

Plan and elevation views of the mezzanine are provided on page 2. Design the bar joists
(see page 3) to support the mezzanine floor which is a 3.5 in thick slab of lightweight
concrete with Vulcraft stay-in-place forms (see page 4). Use a live load on the
mezzanine floor for a light warehouse (see pages 5-7).

Materials:
f’c=4000 psi
k=100
SF=1.7
Grade 60 rebar
T=40°F

Fork Lift:
Weight capacity=5k
Weight of vehicle=8k
S=40”
Pneumatic tires

Racks:
Short spacing=4’
Long spacing=6’
Spacing=0”
Base plate=6”x6”
Six shelves at 50psf per shelf