DAY 1

Part 1 – Types of floor specifications
•  What is flatness and levelness and their importance?
•  What are the types of international floor standards.
•  How to select the rig ht floor specification.
•  Can superflat floors be built on elevated slabs?
•  Your client’s expectation of a good concrete floor. Tea Break

Part 2 - How to build concrete floors successfully.
•  What are the factors to consider when building a superflat floor.
•  Slab-on-grade/ground.
·Slab-on-piles. ·Elevated slabs. ·Post-tensioned slabs.

Part 3 – Joints on slab
•  What is the purpose of joints?
•  What are the types of floors joint?
•  Dilemmas in floor joints.
•  Case studies on why floor joints failed.

Part 4 – Importance of floor finishes
•  Types of common floor finishes - smooth finish, burnished finish, polished finish.
•  Why and when are dry shake floor hardener needed?
•  How to achieve high abrasion resistance for slabs.
•  Select the rig ht sealant for contraction joints.


DAY 2

Part 5 – Understanding Concrete Knowledge Related To Industrial Floor SLAB
•  Fundamental knowledge of concrete components for floor slab.
•  Importance of concrete mix design for floor slab – The right mix proportion.
•  Understanding of batching concrete using Ordinary Portland Cement, pulverized fly ash, slag,
    waterproofing admixture and shrinkage compensating admixture.
•  Challenges of obtaining good and consistent concrete.
•  Is more cement or higher-grade concrete better?

Part 6 - Floor cracks
•  What causes floor cracks?
•  Types of floor cracks.
•  How to mitigate floor cracks.
•  Are floor cracks normal or defects?
•  When and how to repair cracks.
•  Is there any way to build a crack-free floor slab?

Part 7 Floor distress/defects and how to avoid.
•  Concrete problems, weather, workmanship,
•  Types of common floor defects.
•  Why and what are the causes of floor delamination.
•  Forensic on floor defects.
•  How to repair delaminated and undulating floors.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Zack Lim is an experienced and respected figure in the construction industry, specializing in industrial flooring. He earned his BSc in Mechanical Engineering from The City University in London in 1981. Later, in2018, he completed his PhD in Civil Engineering at the IIC University of Technology in Cambodia. In 2000,Zack founded Zacklim Flat Floor Specialist to address a significant gap in Asia: the lack of expertise in constructing super flat floors. Over the years, he has successfully led numerous projects, establishing a strong reputation for delivering world-class industrial floors across the region. With more than 43 years of experience in construction, Zack continues to contribute to the industry by sharing his knowledge at seminars throughout Asia. He advises young engineers and contractors and advocates for best practices in concrete floor construction. His dedication to excellence in industrial flooring has made him a recognized leader in the field. Zack has also been an influential figure in various professional organizations. He served as President of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Malaysia Chapter for two terms, from 2012 to 2016, and as Past Vice President of the Concrete Society of Malaysia. In 2014, he founded the Academy of Concrete Technology (AoCT) and a certified HRDF Trainer, with the mission of promoting practical concrete and construction seminars and offering field technician certifications, ultimately fostering regional integration within the concrete and construction communities. In 2018, Zack Lim was honoured with the CIDB Fellowship Award, a recognition of his significant contributions to the construction industry. Currently, he is a committee member with JKR-REAM developing on “Best practices for fixed form concrete pavement”.