Abstract
A general solution for the steady-state heat conduction problem under a slab-on-grade floor with horizontal insulation is presented. The soil temperature field, the heat flux along the slab, and the total slab heat loss are obtained and analyzed using the Interzone Temperature Profile Estimation (ITPE) technique. The derived solution addresses all the common configurations for horizontal insulation of slab-on-grade floors. The effect of the outer inner edge insulation on heat flux variation along the slab floor surface and on total slab heat loss is discussed and analyzed. Finally, the influence of water table level on total slab heat loss is illustrated for various inner edge insulation configurations.
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