Considerations for Precast Concrete Panels Tied to Slabs-on-Ground.

The article focuses on the concrete floors that are designed to minimize random cracking, as cracking results in greater maintenance needs for both the floors and the product-moving equipment. It mentions the continuation of larger percentages of deformed reinforcing bars should not be used across saw cut contraction joints or construction joints; and also mentions to eliminate saw cut contraction joints, a continuous amount of reinforcement with a minimum steel ratio of 0.5 percent.