As in any structural design procedure, it is essential to have models that describe the performances of the materials to be used. Conventional concrete is usually modeled by its strength class (C25/30, C30/37, etc.), and standard reinforcement steel is described by its yields stress. But how about fibers in concrete? How should one model their…

Industrial floors are subjected to different types of loads — point, line, and uniformly distributed. These loads cause the slab-on-ground to act in flexure or shear. TR34 provides guidance and verification procedures to ensure that neither of these modes of behavior exceeds the slab’s capacity. In the case of flexure induced by point loads, checks…