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where

w = the maximum allowable distributed stationary live load, pounds

per square foot
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s = the allowable extreme fiber stress in tension excluding shrinkage Paper Trimmer
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stress and is assumed to be equal to one-half the normal 28-day
concrete flexural strength, pounds per square inch
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k = the modulus of subgrade reaction, pounds per cubic inch ISO
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h = the slab thickness, inches Manufacturing Training
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E = the modulus of elasticity for the slab ( typically 4.0 x 106 pounds
per square inch)

257.876 = Conversion constant

Further safety may be obtained by reducing allowable extreme fiber

stress to a smaller percentage of the concrete flexural strength. The
design should be examined for the possibility of differential
settlements which could result from non-uniform subgrade support.
Also, consideration of the effects of long-term overall settlement for
stationary live loads may be necessary for compressible soils.

Reference: Army Corps of Engineers, TM 5-809-12/AFM 88-3,

Chap. 15

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