FILLER SLAB

CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTION
• FILLER MATERIAL
• FILLER MATERIAL SELECTION
• INSTALLING FILLER MATERIAL IN THE SLAB
• ADVANTAGES
 INTRODUCTION
 Filler slab technology - simple and innovative technology
for slab construction

 RCC
 Concrete – strong in compression
 Steel – strong in tension
 RCC slab resists both compression and tension.
 Filler slab- cost effective roofing technology
 It is not easy to remove, the concrete from the tension
zone, hence concrete can be replace (partially); that part of
concrete using light weight and low cost filler material.
This method of construction is called filler slab.
 Filler materials are placed without compromising
structural strength, stability and durability,
replacing unwanted and non-functional tension
concrete, from below - resulting in cost savings
(20%)and decreased dead load.

 Improved thermal comfort for the interiors.

 Lower dead weight transferred to the supporting
elements and foundation resulting in cost saving
in design of these elements.
 FILLER MATERIAL

• Light weight, inert and inexpensive materials

• Low grade Mangalore tiles, Thermopolis Burnt
Clay Bricks, Hollow Concrete blocks, Stabilized
Mud blocks/ Hollow Mud blocks, Clay pots,
Coconut shells etc.
• These materials are laid in the grids of steel
reinforcement rods and concreting is done
over them.
 FILLER MATERIAL SELECTION
 Inert - should not react with concrete or steel
 Water absorption must be checked so that it does not
absorb water from concrete.
 Light weight –reduces overall weight of slab and dead load
to foundations
 Low cost - much lesser than the cost of the concrete it
replaces- economy.
 Should be of a size and cross-section, which can be
accommodated within the spacing of the reinforcement
and also thickness wise could be accommodated within the
cross section of the slab.
 Should match with the desired ceiling finish requirements
so as not to provide an ugly ceiling pattern.
INSTALLING FILLER MATERIAL IN THE SLAB

Filler material should be decided before slab is

designed
Its dimension will help to decide the spacing
of reinforcement and depth of slab
Soak in water so that it does not absorb any
water from concrete.
Mangalore tiles can be installed in two layers
(one over the other) entrapping an air cavity
between the two tiles. This will improve the
thermal properties of the slab.
ADVANTAGES OF FILLER SLAB TECHNOLOGY