SLAB DESIGN
Slab design is one of the most important part of a building. We provide extensive design and details of a site specific residential concrete slab. Our expertise in the foundation design and selection is vital to determine the appropriate slab design.
Slab is a flat surface to support load of various things. Slab designs makes buildings attractive .Concrete slab is common structural element of modern building.
Types of slab design
- Raft slab
- Waffle slab
- Suspended slab
- Basement Slab
- Infill Slab
- Raft Slab:
A Raft slab is reinforced concrete slab that is strengthened with concrete in both directions. Most of the smart builders used raft slabs in their buildings. The raft concrete slab provides great flexibility and strength on most soil classes and site conditions.
- Waffle Slab:
Waffle Slab is a reinforced concrete slab with equal space ribs parallel to the slides, having waffle appearance. These slabs provide a very good form where slab vibration is an issue, such as laboratories and hospitals. It has excellent vibration control ,relatively light, therefore foundation costs is low, good for services integration , durable and fine resistance.
- Suspended Slab:
These slabs are not directly contact with ground. They form roofs of floors above ground level.
Suspended slab are of two types
One way slabs which are supported in two sides and Two way slabs which are supported in four sides.
- Basement Slab: A slab basement is a concrete basement without footings. The basement of walls is built and then a concrete slab is placed. This creates a concrete slab floor that is like floating slab. The term floating slab basement means that we can move slab up and down according to our requirement. This is attractive in looking and easy for placement.
- Infill Slab: These slabs are simply poured between existing walls, so no framework is required for it. Infill slab doesn’t require external or internal stiffening beams and are typically used in garage floors rather than others.
Needs of Slab Design:
Slab is very important part in any building. Attractive designs of slabs make the building look attractive. Slabs makes buildings attractive and are useful as well. Slab is one part of building that bears the weight of everything that is placed on its top. It also protects the wood and other materials from element that may compromise their functions such as moisture and insect’s .Slab also lay out the dimensions of home. Slab is the choice of every people in any types of buildings, either at office of house, because it last longer and is easier to maintain
things.Hence slab is needed for any buildings.
Fusion Engineering provides best slab design services to customers. Our experts design attractive slab design according to buildings structure to make it beautiful. We are involved in this sector to provide best service to people.
Contact Fusion Engineering today on 1800 787 750 to speak to one of our qualified residential engineers about your project.