Forwarded from Plus Structural and Architectural Design
INTRODUCTION TO WAFFLE SLAB
A waffle slab is a platform with a reinforced concrete roof or floor has a square grid with deep sides. This is also known as a grid slab. Waffle slabs at the entrances of hotels, shopping malls and restaurants are mainly used to install good lighting and artificial lighting.
Its main function is to withstand higher loads and longer distances than flat floors because these systems are lighter and therefore can be used for roofing and floor. They are also used where there is a restriction on the depth of the beams to obtain a clear height.
Classification Of Waffle Slab
Waffle slab are classified into the following types based on the shape of the slabs (PVC sheets):
1. Triangular - pod structure
2. Square - pod structure
Advantages of Waffle slabs
1. Because these systems are lighter in weight, waffle slabs can carry heavier loads and longer distances than flat slabs.
2. Suitable for intervals of 7 m - 16 m, Longer breaks are possible with post-tensioning..
3. Waffle slab can be used as both ceiling and floor slab.
4. These systems are lightweight, so significant savings on the structure are ensured as the light framework is required
Disadvantages of Waffle Slabs
Waffle slab was not used in conventional construction projects.
Its is expensive, so it is only economical when large scale production of similar units is desired.
Construction requires rigorous supervision and skilled labour.
A waffle slab is a platform with a reinforced concrete roof or floor has a square grid with deep sides. This is also known as a grid slab. Waffle slabs at the entrances of hotels, shopping malls and restaurants are mainly used to install good lighting and artificial lighting.
Its main function is to withstand higher loads and longer distances than flat floors because these systems are lighter and therefore can be used for roofing and floor. They are also used where there is a restriction on the depth of the beams to obtain a clear height.
Classification Of Waffle Slab
Waffle slab are classified into the following types based on the shape of the slabs (PVC sheets):
1. Triangular - pod structure
2. Square - pod structure
Advantages of Waffle slabs
1. Because these systems are lighter in weight, waffle slabs can carry heavier loads and longer distances than flat slabs.
2. Suitable for intervals of 7 m - 16 m, Longer breaks are possible with post-tensioning..
3. Waffle slab can be used as both ceiling and floor slab.
4. These systems are lightweight, so significant savings on the structure are ensured as the light framework is required
Disadvantages of Waffle Slabs
Waffle slab was not used in conventional construction projects.
Its is expensive, so it is only economical when large scale production of similar units is desired.
Construction requires rigorous supervision and skilled labour.