Design considerations of timber or plywood tops for concrete slabs

The design of timber tops for concrete slabs requires consideration of the following aspects :-

• Slab Condition
• Slab Moisture Content
• Physical Quality of the existing slab surface and material
• Surface Preparation
• Plywood and/or timber to be used over the slab
• Plywood and/or timber laying
• Connectors, Adhesives and Fixings
• Construction system employed.

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Timber Research Unit
Department of Architecture
University of Tasmania