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Have a great time, my dears! Here are some structural designer options for determining the type of SLAB slabs: - Solid Slab: Simple construction, less manufacturing requirements, and lower cost for small projects. - Waffle Slab: More structurally efficient for larger habitats, suitable for heavy loads. - Flat Slab: Provides greater free space height and better architectural appearance. - Post-tensioned slab: Structurally more efficient for very large habitats, reduces slab thickness. - Panel Slab: Fast construction, good quality control, and reduced time on site. Choosing the appropriate slab type depends on factors such as budget size, walkway size, slab load, building height, and speed required for implementation. Solid slab is usually the least expensive, while post-tensioned slab and prefabricated panels are more expensive. Different slabs are suitable for various spans and loads based on specific requirements. #StructuralDesign #Construction #ArchitecturalEngineering

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🛑 Advantages of Post Tension Slab ⚡ Architectural Benefits Post-Tensioned Slab has an advantage over others as it makes a very efficient base for floor design with thin slabs and columnless spaces in larger spans. It provides an architect the freedom to work freely with his designs. ⚡Commercial Spaces Post-tensioning results in thinner concrete slabs making the valuable savings in floor to floor height available as additional floors.This can provide extra rentable space within the same overall building height. ⚡Reduces Deadload As the post-tensioned slabs have lesser thickness, the quantity of concrete and reinforcement used is reduced upto 20% - 30% when compared to conventional concrete slabs. ⚡ Structural Durability Post-Tensioned slabs show reduced cracking, improved durability and lower maintenance costs. Their deflection can be controlled by varying the amount of post-tensioning to balance any portion of applied loads immediately after stressing. ⚡ Popularity The demand for Post-Tensioned slabs, throughout the world, continues to increase because of the significant benefits for developers, architects, engineers, contractors and end users. #construction #uae

Lawrence County Public Safety & Services Center update 🚧 The new facility Substantial Completion is set for September 25, 2024.     Since the last update, the Vehicular Sally Port walls are in process of erection. This space was left open so that a crane could get closer to the building in order to lift steel roof trusses over the Mechanical Mezzanine which is located more in the center of the building. Now that the Mechanical Mezzanine is enclosed, except for the east end so equipment can be moved into the space, the Vehicular Sally Port can finally be finished, the last of the building to be constructed. Painting is almost finished within the Administration part of the building. Block filler is being coated over the concrete block in the detention areas of the building. Drywall is finishing up in the Court area. The roof is finished for most of the building, except for the Vehicular Sally Port. Siding is currently being installed on the exterior. HVAC, ductwork, plumbing and electrical work is ongoing.    The 100’ communications tower has been located on the site with that work to start soon. Site concrete was completed just before winter. Asphalt will start this spring when the asphalt plants open. Landscaping will start in the spring as well. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gTjzQX6Z | #DesignedToDoMore | #JusticeDesign #Architecture

Concrete slabs come in various types, each designed to meet specific structural needs and construction requirements. The most common types include solid slabs, which are simple, flat, and uniformly thick, providing a strong base for floors in residential and commercial buildings. Hollow-core slabs, on the other hand, are pre-stressed concrete elements with hollow spaces inside, making them lighter and more efficient while maintaining strength, often used in large-scale commercial projects or parking structures. Post-tensioned slabs utilize steel tendons placed inside the slab that are tensioned after the concrete has cured, offering increased strength and reduced thickness, ideal for structures with long spans. Ribbed slabs, also known as waffle slabs, feature a grid-like pattern of ribs beneath the surface, providing excellent load-bearing capacity with reduced weight, making them suitable for heavy-duty applications. Lastly, slab-on-grade is a type of foundation where the concrete slab is poured directly on the ground, commonly used for residential buildings and low-rise structures, providing a stable, durable base. Each type of slab serves different functions based on load requirements, span, and building design. #CivilEngineering #InfrastructureDevelopment #ConstructionManagement #StructuralDesign #ProjectManagement #BuiltEnvironment #EngineeringLife #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDesign #ProfessionalEngineer

LETS TAKE A look at this detail. An important key component this drawing illustrates is the expectation of how water would move through this system. The water barrier is attached to the sheathing and overlaps the weep flashing at the start of it. As water would continue through the weep hole directed by the weep flashing it continues as it runs off onto the counter flashing and down the base flashing. The important part to understand is the overlapping “shingle style”. The overlapping you can see from the counter-flashing to the base flashing, and the weep flashing to the counter flashing , etc. This overlapping ensures that the water barrier remains continuous rather than breaking and starting the connection and risking water damage. #home #residential #homeinspection #build #construction #masonry #architecture #architect #house #design #designer #codes #codedrawing #buildingscience #systems This drawing was done for the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors. The base drawing is to discuss the masonry support system and the wall system as a general concept as you look at home inspection codes. You will not find specific material callouts. Steven Baczek Stevos Baczek

Stone Dry Cladding: A Durable and Elegant Solution Stone dry cladding offers a durable and attractive façade with minimal maintenance. The process begins with surface preparation to ensure the wall is clean and level. Next, a supporting frame or batten system is installed to provide a solid base for the stone panels. Stone panels are then cut to fit the wall dimensions precisely. They are attached to the frame using clips or mechanical fasteners, allowing for expansion and contraction. Finally, joints between panels are filled with a flexible sealant, and the stone surface is cleaned and inspected for a seamless finish. This method sometimes involves locking the panels into a backup profile for added stability. video rights : Respective owners DM for removal/credits #drycladding #architecture #engineering #civilengineering #construction #civilconstruction #engenharia #engenhariacivil

Concrete tilt wall construction is crucial in the construction industry due to its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and structural benefits. By casting panels on-site and then lifting them into place, this method significantly reduces labor and material costs while expediting the construction timeline. It offers excellent durability and strength, making buildings resilient to various environmental factors. Additionally, tilt wall construction allows for design flexibility, enabling the incorporation of customized features and finishes to meet specific architectural and functional requirements.

In these photos, you can see our Post-Tension Slab Design that we are currently implementing in one of our exceptional design buildings the NSD Tower. We have employed advanced structural engineering techniques, prominently featuring post-tension slab design. This method enhances the efficiency and durability of the building's concrete structure, offering several key advantages: 1. Structural Integrity: Post-tensioning reinforces concrete with high-strength steel strands, allowing for thinner slabs and longer spans without sacrificing structural integrity. 2. Cost Efficiency: By reducing the amount of concrete and steel required compared to traditional reinforced concrete slabs, post-tensioning minimizes material costs while maintaining strength. 3. Durability: The inherent flexibility of post-tensioned slabs enhances resistance to cracking and deflection, ensuring long-term durability and reduced maintenance costs. 4. Design Flexibility: This technique facilitates innovative architectural designs by enabling larger column-free spaces and creative floor plans.

are you interesting to using rockwool sandwich panel ? Rock wool sandwich panels are widely used in building exterior walls, mainly in the exterior walls and roofs of industrial buildings, as well as exterior walls of buildings that require thermal insulation, fireproofing and waterproofing. Compared with traditional building materials, the construction period of rock wool sandwich panels is greatly shortened, which can effectively reduce construction costs and time. Rock wool sandwich panels have excellent thermal insulation, fireproofing and waterproofing properties, which can ensure the quality and safety of buildings. Rock wool sandwich panels can beautify the appearance of buildings through a variety of colors and pattern designs. At the same time, rock wool sandwich panels are also flexible in disassembly and assembly, and can be installed in different building structures and environments to meet different building needs.