If you are looking to build a new concrete warehouse floor, there are several things that you should take into consideration. The strength of your floor should be strong enough to withstand heavy loads. It also needs to be resistant to abrasion. You can determine this by using the MOHS scale that is established by the UNE 41008 standard. However, a lot can depend on the specific conditions that your warehouse is subjected to.
If your concrete warehouse floor is not strong enough, it can give rise to bumps and depressions, which creates trip hazards and increases health risks. Additionally, vehicles and equipment can be damaged if the floor is not level. Reinforced concrete is a good solution to these problems, as it keeps surfaces smooth and reliable and resists stress and wear. It also prevents damages caused by heavy equipment and keeps operations running smoothly. It’s a good idea to choose a concrete warehouse floor that is reinforced with steel, as it will allow for greater weight capacity.
The soil bearing pressure of the floor is measured in pounds per square foot (kilonewtons per square meter), which affects the size of the slab and base plate. Similarly, the modulus of subgrade reaction is measured in pounds per cubic inch. It is important to remember that the amount of reinforcement you have in the concrete slab plays a major role in determining the floor’s strength. If you are building a high-bay warehouse, you need to pay close attention to the ground’s strength because the slabs are extremely sensitive to floor tolerances.
The quality of your concrete warehouse floor can make a big impact on your company’s housekeeping and sanitation. If your floor is cracked or deteriorating, dirt and dust will collect in the cracks and settle on the stored products. It’s difficult to clean up dirt and debris in these spaces, and most sweeping machines can’t reach deep cracks. Scrubbers can’t scrub out all of this material, so they leave moisture in the cracks, which is ideal for mold and insects. In one case, a restaurant supply company sued its contractor, and had to replace the entire floor in its warehouse. The problem was so bad that the food products that were stored in this warehouse accumulated in the cracks and joints. The infestation was intolerable, and the company eventually sued the contractor.
If your warehouse floor is prone to disintegration, it may be due to improper compaction of the earth and lack of soil testing. Poorly constructed floors have ripped apart industrial buildings, and these floors aren’t always easy to repair. While the concrete slab floor is the wearing surface of your warehouse, the earth underneath it provides the ultimate support. Therefore, it is crucial that you have a well-compacted and stable soil beneath your slab floor. If you can’t find a solid foundation for your warehouse, you’ll need to consider a chemical treatment for it.
If your warehouse floor is heavily used, you’ll need to choose a concrete type that can resist high traffic. This can be achieved by using steel mesh reinforced concrete. This type of flooring is stronger than plain concrete, but it still won’t withstand the heavy traffic of an industrial facility. Make sure the concrete is the right thickness. You may want to start with four-inch concrete and then add in a steel mesh layer. If you have a heavy amount of traffic, you should combine this layer of concrete with a six-inch steel mesh.