BUBBLE DECK SLAB

Contents
Introduction
Materials
Advantages
Experimental Study
Scope of Future
Conclusion

BACKGROUND
Compression
zone

Tensile zone

Central portion of RCC solid slab

(simply supported)

Problems with inactive concrete:

Inactive
concrete

additional weight,
span limitations,
material wastage,
energy consumption

HOLLOW CORE SLABS

Pre fabricated one way spanning concrete elements

with hollow cylinders, replacing inactive concrete
Problems:
Strength in one direction only
Inflexibility
Reduced architectural possibilities
Lack of structural integrity

Bubble deck Slab

The

best solution for above two problems is

Bubble Deck Slab
Bubble Deck Slab is a Biaxial voided concrete
slab in which high density polythene hollow
spheres replace the ineffective concrete in
the centre of concrete slab.

WHY BUBBLE DECK SLAB ?

No compromise for
strength& serviceability
Flat slab technology
(no need of beams )

Longer spans

Pre fabricated
&
cast in-situ

Materials

STEEL The steel

reinforcement is of MS or
HYSD can be used..

PLASTIC SPHERES
hollow spheres made
from recycled high density
polyethylene
Enough strength &
rigidity
Not porous
Doesnt react
chemically with
concrete or steel

CONCRETE-the concrete is made

of standard Portland cement with
max aggregate size of
inch.

Advantages
Structural
Less weight
Increased strength
No need of beams
Only few columns required
Larger span
Free choice of Shape
Less foundation depth
15
m
Less excavation
required

Advantages

Construction
Light in weight less equipment is required
Easy incorporation of ducts and pipes into slab
Less work on construction site

Engineering
The biaxial flat slab system and columns
are ideal for structures with high resistance
against Explosions
These slabs and column system acts as an
elastic membrane which transfer horizontal
forces to stiff vertical structures which is
used for Earthquake resistant designs

Advantages
Environment
Less material and energy consumption
Reducing CO2 emission up to 40 kg/m2
1kg of plastic replaces 100kg of concrete
Every component can be recycled
Economy
Savings in materials
Transportation costs reduced
Faster construction time
Buildings can be more flexible and easy
in installations

Experimental studies

1.Shear strength2.Deflections 3.Weight

slab
4.Fire resistance -

80% of solid deck slab

same as solid deck
40% less than a solid
65% of solid slab

MILLENNIUM TOWER
(ROTTERDAM)
First high rise building
erected with Bubble Deck
Height of the building is 131
m
Second Highest building in
Netherlands
34 stories were constructed

Scope of future use

Used

for constructing all types of

building especially sky scrapers
Best for larger span halls like
theatres and auditoriums
Pedestrian bridge decks
Used in parking areas as less
number of columns are required

Conclusion

This intellectual slab design

may become the future of slab
construction
which
gives
a
tremendous
contribution
in
Sustainable development .

THANK YOU
For your attention