Introduction to Plastic Waffle Slab Mould and Waffle Slab
In recent years, due to the updating of the building regulations and the ongoing emphasis of these regulations on roof structure, the removal of "tension zone concrete" has been on the agenda of engineers in the field of structure design. Therefore, the hollow slab (U-boot and Cobiax roofs) and waffle slab (waffle roof) became an attractive option for structural designers.
The Two-way waffle slab (implemented with a Two-wat plastic waffle slab mold) has a special attention among structural designers due to its compatibility with earthquake-prone areas and, most importantly, the recommendation of the American Concrete Code (ACI).
Hollow slabs (U-boot slab and Cobiax roof) are not an attractive option, at least for earthquake-prone areas, including MiddleEast, due to the lack of transparency of its seismic performance and also the lack of introduction of this type of slab in the American concrete regulations.
The figure below shows the details and specifications of the 60x60 cm plastic waffle slab mold with heights of 25 and 30 cm. In this picture, the plan size of the plsatic waffle slab mold is 60 and the width of the rib (rib width) is specified in this plastic waffle slab mold which is 10 cm.
One of the most important points in the correct implementation of the waffle roof is to know the market of various types of waffle molds produced in the country. For example, if the structural designer of the waffle roof conforms to the selection regulations and is also optimal in terms of the consumption of rebar and concrete, but the desired waffle mold is not available in the market, it is not possible to implement that waffle roof. Therefore, it is very important to know the dimensions and sizes of all waffle molds available in the country.
So far, we have realized that knowing the various dimensions of waffle molds available in the market can facilitate the process of choosing a waffle mold and designing. Therefore, the dimensions of the waffle molds produced in Baspar Sanat Concrete Company are as follows:
At a glance, the waffle mold is divided into two general categories:
1) One-way Waffle Slab (Ribbed Slab):
Ox waffle mold 60 cm height 25 cm
Ox waffle mold 70 cm, height 30 cm
2) Two-way Slab:
Double-sided waffle mold 60x60 cm in height of 20, 25 and 30 cm.
Double-sided waffle mold 75x75 cm in height of 20 and 30 cm
Double-sided waffle mold 80x80 cm in height of 28 and 40 cm
Double-sided waffle mold 90x90 cm in height of 30 and 40 cm
The final view of the waffle mold 60 with a height of 25 cm in Shiraz
Executive detail of waffle mold 60 with height of 25 and 30 cm
1-Details and technical specifications of double sided waffle mold 60x60 with a height of 25 and 30 cm
Waffle mold substructure with two-sided waffle mold and one-sided waffle mold
2- Two-sided waffle roof substructure using wooden beams and 3-meter cross jacks
The principles of waffle roof design along with the size of the waffle mold
The engineering vision in the design of the waffle roof with different dimensions of the waffle mold has always been desired by workshop engineers as well as young engineers. The waffle pattern plays an important role in the design of the roof, as well as the column-to-column distance (Span, drop and thickness of the waffle roof). There are various guides for engineers and architects to determine the various parameters of the waffle roof, the most important of which is the overall thickness. Roof (Overall) and Rib Width (Rib Width). This type of structure is a very suitable option for concrete structures that require little vibration, including laboratories and factories If it is higher than usual, such as theaters, subway stations, and trains, the use of waffle roofs and waffle molds should be on the agenda.
For those interested in the waffle roof design framework, a thumb account is provided below:
The thickness of the waffle roof slab (Slab Depth) is usually in the range of 8 to 13 cm, and in a rule of thumb, the roof thickness should be 0.042 (one twenty-fourth) of the column-to-column distance (Span).
The width of the beam or rib of the waffle mold (Rib Width) is usually considered 12 to 20 cm, and usually two branches of longitudinal rebar grade 18 are placed.
The height of the appropriate rib and beam for the waffle roof should be equal to 0.042 (one twenty-fourth) of the distance between the columns (Span).
The dimensions of the column head around the column should be considered as 0.125 (one eighth) of the distance of the opening.
The design of the waffle roof is based on the specifications of the used waffle mold
Advantages of waffle roof (waffle mold)
It is very suitable for a building with less vibration, which of course means a two-way waffle mold and as a result, a two-way slab.
A longer opening with less rebar and concrete is the best way to get it, and it is a more attractive option in terms of economy and environment compared to the solid slab roof.
According to some people, the honeycomb form under the ceiling is visually attractive
Higher load capacity than traditional roofs with one-way operation
The empty space created by the waffle mold creates a suitable space for the passage of installations, pipes, risers, cables and mechanical and electrical devices.
The possibility of using the waffle mold multiple times, so that if you can buy a waffle mold from Beton Basar Sanat at least 15 waffle roofs with concrete.
Examples of waffle roofs and waffle molds in the world include the following:
London's National Theater was built in 1963
Washington subway building built in 1960
Madrid Communications and Logistics Center
Galbraith Hall, San Diego, California
The reason for presenting the above examples is to express the fact that the waffle mold and waffle roof have long been built in American and European countries as a superior technique that has shown good performance in the face of earthquakes.
What waffle mold should we use in the project?
In a division, it can be said that 60x60 waffle molds are usually used for construction and residential projects with a span length of 7-8 meters, and if the column-to-column distances are greater than these values, then