Floor Slab Testing

The difference between flatness and levelness is illustrated in figure 3 1.

Floor slab testing.

Floormedics has the expertise combined with the years of experience to give you the essential data that you need to know about your concrete slab. Floor and slab load testing accolade measurement has over 20 years expertise in delivering accurate and fast floor and slab load testing. They are calculated using the standards set forth in astm e1155 which is the standard test method for determining f f floor flatness and f l floor levelness numbers the american concrete institute indicates acceptable ranges for flatness and levelness in aci 302 1 guide. With our extensive range of load application equipment we can load test your structure anywhere from a few kilograms to hundreds of tonnes.

We test nationwide and can provide results in 24 hours. Kevin dare managing director of face consultants ltd and a member of the concrete society technical report 34 working group on floor surface regularity puts forward some important views on producing the best floor surfaces. Astm f2170 standard test method for determining relative humidity in concrete floor slabs using in situ probes states that excessive moisture permeating from floor slabs after installation can cause floor covering failures such as debonding and deterioration of finished flooring and coatings and microbial growth. Proactive independent testing from a certified testing agency can help reduce your liability prevent huge costs and keep your project on track.

Warehouse floors in particular can suffer badly. Failure of the concrete floor slab may occur. Modern concrete floor slabs can be subjected to extremely tough conditions including heavy static and moving loads impact and abrasion. F numbers provide architects and contractors a method of determining the flatness and levelness of a concrete floor slab.