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SlideRuleEra, TLHS, Thanks for your responses and advice. I will definitely make sure the site preparation is the top priority. Also thanks for mentioning the fibers for crack control. I used the term "plain" to mean concrete with only temperature and shrinkage steel (probably a bad habit)...

Hi Everyone- I'm designing a concrete slab-on-grade for an upcoming project where we will support several pieces of equipment and small (under 20K gallons) tanks with many different support configurations. The project will be active for about a year, at which point we'll demob the equipment...

Hi All- I have a job in Massachusetts coming up that will likely generate concrete debris that is contaminated with metals. Can anyone lead me to any guidance regarding recycling/reuse, particularly in terms of testing requirements, cleaning requirements, etc.? We are hoping to recycle most...

Thanks for your reply. I was hoping to find standards and/or guidelines that may exist specifically for this application, not necessarily canned designs. I wasn't aware that so many organizations existed that deal with bottled water. I usually try to avoid "cookie cutter" type...

I am working on a project where the client wants to develop a spring to supply water to bulk distributors and/or bottled water kiosks. I am looking for design standards for bulk water filling stations for tank trucks. I found a company in Canada that sells turnkey systems in a small building...

Steve1- Thanks for your very helpful reply. I assume that the check for punching shear is at the distance d/2 from the edge of the base plate? Thanks. Jack.

This question is also posted on the Structural forum. I am dsigning a concrete slab for two granular activated carbon tanks for water treatment. I am using the method described in "Concrete Floors on Ground" published by PCA. Each tank has four supports with base plates that will be...

I am dsigning a concrete slab for two granular activated carbon tanks for water treatment. I am using the method described in "Concrete Floors on Ground" published by PCA. Each tank has four supports with base plates that will be located near the edge of the slab. My questions are...