Moisture Design of Slab-on-Ground Structures in Finland
Publication: Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 9, Issue 4
Abstract
The objective of the study was to determine the heat and moisture behavior of slab-on-ground structures by in situ monitoring of real structures and numerical analysis. The subgrade under the insulated slab of the heated building warms up to the equilibrium temperature, which varies between and . Furthermore, the relative humidity of the subgrade pore air is close to . The hygroscopic moisture of the subsoil is more essential in moisture design than capillary movement, which should be prevented. The moisture condition of the slab-on-ground structures alters radically during the life cycle of a structure. At least three divergent characteristic situations can be distinguished, and all three must be considered during the design process: (1) construction phase and excess structural moisture; (2) operational life of the building; and (3) damage control and repair survey.
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Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 9 • Issue 4 • November 2004
Pages: 202 - 206
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Copyright © 2004 ASCE.
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Published online: Oct 15, 2004
Published in print: Nov 2004
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