Structural

Slab-on-Grade

Structural · definition

A foundation where the concrete floor slab is poured directly on prepared ground with thickened edges. Common in warm climates; relocating plumbing means saw-cutting concrete.

Source: American Concrete Institute — ACI Concrete Terminology

  • Concrete

    A mix of cement, aggregate, and water that cures into a hard structural material used for footings, slabs, and foundations. Curing time a…

  • Foundation

    The structure (slab, crawl space, or basement) that transfers the building's load to the ground. Foundation condition underlies the feasi…

  • Slab

    A poured concrete floor or foundation surface. Moving plumbing in a slab-on-grade home means saw-cutting and patching concrete — a signif…

  • Soil Report / Geotechnical

    An engineer's investigation of soil conditions guiding foundation design. Required for additions on questionable soils or significant str…

  • Slab Jacking / Mudjacking

    Pumping grout or polyurethane beneath a sunken slab to lift and re-level it — common for driveways, walks, and garage floors.

  • Spalling

    Concrete or masonry surface flaking off, often from freeze-thaw or corroding embedded rebar. Progressive and a structural concern if rein…

  • Sistering

    Fastening a new joist/rafter alongside a damaged or undersized one to restore or add capacity. A common, code-acceptable structural repai…

  • Span

    The clear distance a member bridges between supports. Span tables (or an engineer) set the size and spacing required for a given load.

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