If a concrete surface is exposed to regular and heavy traffic, the concrete slab will start to break, and this weakens the slab. Eventually, the surface will start to crack, and this affects its structural integrity. In such areas, the best option is to use reinforced concrete slabs. Steel bars are usually embedded in the concrete slab to reinforce it. This gives the slab additional strength, which helps it to withstand a considerable amount of force. Below are areas where using reinforced concrete slabs is the best option.

Loading Bays

Loading bays are used to either load or offload items onto a truck. However, many people know that the constant movement of heavy trucks in the loading bay can lead to structural defects. You should, therefore, ensure that the road surface used by the delivery trucks is perfectly built to withstand the weight of the trucks. This problem can be solved by ensuring that you reinforce the concrete slabs during the construction of the loading bay. 

Driveways

Do not make the mistake of using the same concrete slabs you used for your pavements on your driveway. This is because the two areas are exposed to different types of force. Unless you have a large family, the pavements will only be used by a few people. Since such pavements might take many years before showing signs of wear and tear, you might assume that it is durable. Such assumptions can lead to costly mistakes. Avoid these mistakes by using reinforced concrete slabs on the driveway you will be driving over every day.

Parking lots

Regardless of the size of the parking lot, there are always cars that will be parked in a lot. Since cars are considerably heavy, this creates a constant burden on the concrete surface that gradually weakens it. Once you notice any of these signs, it is difficult to rectify all of them or even redo the entire parking lot. The best option is using reinforced concrete slabs during the construction of any parking lot. These slabs are very durable and can support the weight and force exerted by the regular movement of vehicles in the parking lot.

The process of constructing reinforced concrete slabs can appear to be costly. However, if you consider the costs of repairing and replacing slabs that are damaged by the constant traffic over them, then using reinforced concrete slabs offers the best and cheapest solution in the long run.

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