Title: Precast Joist Concrete Floor Systems

Author(s): F. N. Menefee

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 36

Issue: 1

Appears on pages(s): 297-312

Keywords: none

DOI: 10.14359/8525

Date: 1/1/1940

Abstract:
A critical examination of precast concrete joist and superimposed concrete floor systems and construction methods as practiced in United States to re state of the art along with recommendations b ort the sufficiently conservative for general use. el ieved It brings together salient facts showing that a correctly designed concrete beam can be satisfactorily made in a machine or in a factory and how the beam so manufactured can be made to develop T-beam action in connectron with a floor slab, and to record design and manufacturing procedure likely to produce satisfactory resuIts.