Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
4 main headings for construction of ground floor
A
- Hardcore bed
- Blinding
- Damp-proof membrane
- Concrete bed or slab
2
Q
3 types of suspended slab
A
- Cantilever
- Simply supported
- Continuous
3
Q
Advantages of flat slab
A
- Most economical system in terms of formwork and reinforcement
- Provides freedom to locate columns and provides a clear soffit
- No beams are required
4
Q
Disadvantages of flat slab
A
- Minimum of 3 bays in both directions
- Thicker than beam-and-slab floors
5
Q
Type of non-suspended slab
A
Ground floor
6
Q
Two main group of slab
A
- Non suspended slab
- Suspended slab
