Flat Slab Flat slab is a reinforced concrete slab supported directly by concrete columns or caps.Flat slab doesn’t have beam so it is also called a beam-less slab.Flat slab is defined as one sided or two-sided support system with sheer load of the slab being concentrated on the supporting columns and square slab called dropContinue reading “FLAT SLAB”
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HOLLOW CORE SLAB
Hollow Core Slab Hollow core slab is also know as a voided slab, hollow core plank or simply a concrete plank is a precast slab of prestressed concrete concrete typically used in the construction of floor in multi-story apartment buildings.In hollow core slab the main function of core is to maximizing structural efficiency, reduce theContinue reading “HOLLOW CORE SLAB”
DOME SLAB
Dome Slab Dome slab is a semi circular shape of slab generally constructed in mosques, temples, palaces etc.The dome shape is high on visual impact and is most cases is both strong and durable.The dome slab was widely used in ancient Rome, especially in large public buildings.The thickness of done is 0.15 m. Advantages OfContinue reading “DOME SLAB”
PITCH ROOF – TYPES & ADVANTAGES
Pitch Roof Slab The pitch roof is an inclined slab that slopes downwards.The pitch of a roof is its vertical ‘rise’ over its horizontal ‘span’.Pitch roof is an inclined slab, generally constructed on resorts for a natural look.In pitch roof slab Tile sheets are used to reduced the weight of the roof.This weight saving reducedContinue reading “PITCH ROOF – TYPES & ADVANTAGES”
CABLE SUSPENSION SLAB
A cable suspension slab is a type of slab in which the slab deck is hung below the suspension cables on vertical suspenders.This type of slab has cable suspended between towers, with vertical suspender cables that transfer the live load and dead load below to the slab deck. The suspension cable must be anchored atContinue reading “CABLE SUSPENSION SLAB”