About the author  ⁄ Joe Pasma, P.E.

Joe Pasma, P.E., is the Technical Manager for Insulfoam. He can be reached at joe.pasma@insulfoam.com.

Applying the Theory of Plates on Elastic Foundations to Save Material Costs

A common, simplifying assumption used for specifying polystyrene insulation under concrete slabs results in material costs that are significantly higher than necessary. Using a design equation based on a more rigorous analysis of the design conditions can help avoid over-engineering the insulation and save thousands of dollars on the project.

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