About the author  ⁄ Harsh K. Nisar, MSCE

Harsh K. Nisar, MSCE, is a Senior Structural Designer at HSA & Associates, Inc., La Mirada, California. He can be reached at harsh@hsaassociates.com.

In typical tilt-up construction, the slab-on-grade is the working surface for the lifespan of the building. Certain situations, such as otherwise inaccessible panel casting beds, demand the use of the slab as a path of access for construction vehicles like concrete trucks. These trucks, when full, can exert high loads and pose a risk to the slab’s serviceability.

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