I am a new PE, slightly more experienced in Steel, compared to concrete.

So, my
question is, I received a Slab pour plan submittal for review, for an elevated
concrete slab. The pour is divided into 3 areas. How do I evaluate this submittal?
What should I keep in mind about slab pours areas and breaks between the areas?
Anyone shedding light / sharing resources/ links to the resources would be
tremendously appreciated!
Thank You!
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KootK (Structural)10 Feb 21 19:15

1) Does the pour sequence match your expectations with respect to limiting
shrinkage strains in the slab that will develop between points of lateral restraint
such as core wall assemblies etc.

2) Do the joints between the pour satisfy you with respect to their ability to
transfer the design forces in your slab at those locations across the joints?
Flexural continuity, shear friction etc.

3) Will bits of partial floor plate be laterally stable on their own in the
temporary state or does the contractor need to sort out an alternate, temporary
erection stability plan?

4) Will the joints have an aesthetic impact that may lead your client to prefer
them in one location over another?

5) Will the joint location suit efficient formwork and rebar placements? If it's
the contractor proposing the layout, this part can probably be left to their
discretion.

5) I believe that ACI directs us to place such slab joints within the middle third
of the span. Fact check that to see if I've remembered the ration correctly and
whether or not that is flexible or inviolate. The goals, of course, are:

a) To place joints at locations away from points of maximum shear to ease the
demand on the connection:

b) Hopefully to place the joints at locations where there isn't a whole lot of top
steel so that rebar continuity at the joint is easier to maintain.

c) To avoid placing joints near columns where there is a high density of top steel
that would need to be made flexurally continuous across the joint.