Title:
Cellular Flat Plate Construction
Author(s):
Edgar H. Hendler
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
65
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
81-86
Keywords:
concrete construction;flat plates (concrete);flat slabs (concrete);hollow core slabs;long span;reinforced concrete;waffle slabs.
DOI:
10.14359/7457
Date:
2/1/1968
Abstract:
Describes a relatively new method of concrete flat plate construction using a cellular or hollow design. It is distinguished from ordinary waffle slab construction in that a continuous integral bottom sheet of structural concrete completely cellularizes the flat plate. The advantage of cellular construction in reducing dead weight combined with a use of deeper sections makes possible increased span lengths for the same live load as compared to conventional flat plate construction. Other inherent advantages of a cellular concrete system are also discussed.