Concrete Structural Floor Systems

Two-way Flat Plate

There are no beams between the columns. Instead, the floor is heavily reinforced in both directions. In addition there is reinforcing steel in the floor at the columns to transfer the loads.

 

Flat Slab with Beams

The joists act like small beams. This floor system is very economical because theformwork is readily available, and less reinforcing is need. Because there's only a small span between each joist, the slab can be thinner.

 

Flat Slab with Banded Beams

This system is not only economical but can use flying form systems. It also utilizes smaller columns than the traditional flat plate system. Provides uniform clear space below slab as well as providing flexible layout of columns/partitions.

 

Two-way Flat Slab with Drop Panels

This system is similar to the two-way flat plate system except there is a drop panel to provide extra thickness around the columns. This strengthens the column-floor connection. The rest of the floor can be slightly thinner with less dead weight.

 

Joist/Wide Module

One-way wide module joist slab in the lower middle is a variation on the one-way joist slab. Provides the depth required for stiffness and readily accomodatesHVAC and floor penetrations.

 

Two-way Waffle Slab

Two-way joist slab, also called a waffle slab. Because there are joists in both directions, this floor system is the strongest and will have the least deflection. It's typically used when stiffness is important or if there are abnormally heavy loads.

 

One-way Slab and Beam

The floor loads are transferred to the beams, which are then transferred to the columns thus making it ideal for heavy load areas. It is a common system for parking structures, elevator and stair areas.

 

Voided Slab

The concept of the voided slab is simple in that concrete mass is removed from the areas in the slab where it is not needed to resist load and as a result of the reduced dead load, voided slabs can span further. Because of this efficiency, this system can withstand an increased load capacity, create larger spans without beams and larger open floor areas, is inherently earthquake resistant is resource efficient.

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