Point Load on Slab on Grade Calculator (ACI 318-19)

Quickly calculate the load-carrying capacity of concrete slabs on grade per ACI 318-19. Includes soil modulus, concrete properties, base plate size, and safety factors, all in one interactive calculator for structural engineers.

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Overview

About the Calculator

This Concrete Slab on Grade (ACI 318-19) Calculator helps structural engineers determine the load-carrying capacity of concrete slabs subjected to concentrated point loads. Using the analytical method by Azzi and Laird and referencing ACI 318-19 and IBC 2018, the calculator evaluates slab behavior under various load combinations, factoring in subgrade stiffness, concrete strength, and base plate geometry. Engineers can use it to design or check slab-on-grade systems supporting columns, racks, or heavy equipment, ensuring that applied loads remain within allowable limits and that serviceability is maintained.

Design to ACI 318-19 and IBC 2018

Fully compliant with U.S. standards for reinforced concrete design, incorporating the latest strength and service load combinations.

Automated load-carrying capacity check

Instantly computes the nominal and allowable load capacities (Pn and Pa) using Azzi & Laird’s analytical approach, accounting for safety factors and slab thickness.

Flexible soil and material inputs

Define custom modulus of subgrade reaction (ks), concrete strength, and density to match site-specific soil conditions and mix designs.

Integrated base plate geometry

Adjust base plate length and width to simulate real column or equipment loads, with automatic calculation of radius of relative stiffness and load distribution.

Factor of safety and load reduction controls

Modify safety factors and load reduction parameters to model different design scenarios, including reduced companion live loads per ASCE 7-16.

Clear, code-referenced results

Outputs include maximum applied load, radius of relative stiffness, and all intermediate values, transparently referencing governing equations and clauses from ACI 318-19.

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Ready-Made Configuration to Save You Time

A preset is a ready-made configuration that instantly sets up a structural calculation with commonly used parameters, materials, and load scenarios. Each preset is tailored to specific use cases like floor joists, roof girders, or deck beams.

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