Project Abstract

Abstract
Waffle slabs are a type of reinforced concrete slab that provide a flat soffit and a grid of deep ribs on the underside, resembling a waffle. This design offers several advantages over traditional flat slabs, such as increased stiffness, reduced self-weight, and improved span-to-depth ratio. The aim of this project is to explore the design aspects of waffle slabs, including their structural behavior, load-carrying capacity, and construction considerations. The research will focus on the structural analysis and design of waffle slabs using various design codes and standards. This will involve studying the behavior of waffle slabs under different loading conditions, such as dead loads, live loads, and lateral loads. The project will also investigate the influence of various parameters on the performance of waffle slabs, such as rib spacing, rib depth, and concrete strength. In addition, the construction aspects of waffle slabs will be examined, including formwork requirements, reinforcement detailing, and construction sequence. Special attention will be given to the detailing of the ribs and the supporting beams to ensure proper load transfer and structural integrity. The project will also consider the sustainability aspects of waffle slab construction, such as material efficiency and environmental impact. Furthermore, the research will explore innovative design approaches for waffle slabs, such as using post-tensioning or precast elements to enhance their performance and efficiency. The project will investigate the potential benefits of these technologies in terms of reducing construction time, improving durability, and optimizing cost. Overall, this project aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the design and construction of waffle slabs, highlighting their advantages and challenges. The research findings will contribute to the body of knowledge on structural engineering and provide valuable insights for engineers and designers working on building projects. By optimizing the design of waffle slabs, it is possible to achieve more efficient and sustainable building structures that meet the demands of modern construction practices.

Project Overview

In the design and analysis of reinforced concrete member is based on the assumption that concrete and steel reinforcement combine to create new composite material.

Generally the concrete is design to carry the compressive load while the reinforcing bar is design to carry tensile loads.

The mechanics of members consisting of two materials:

To compound this problem, one of the material concrete behaves differently if it is not neglected entirely.

Although we will encounter some peculiar aspects of behavior of concrete members we will usually be close to a solution for most problems if we can apply the following three basic ideals.

Geometry of deformation of section will be consistent under given types of loading i.e. moment will always cause strain to carry linearly with distance from neutral axis etc.

Mechanics of materials will allow us to relate stresses to strains.

Section will be equilibrium: external moment will be resisted by internal moment.

External axial load will be equal to the sum of internal axial forces.

Many new engineers overly impressed speed and apparent accuracy of modern structural analysis computational procedures think less about equilibrium and details.

We will use some or all of these ideas in solving most of the analysis problems we will have in the course of the project work.

Design of members and structures of reinforced concrete is a problem distinct from but closely related to analysis.

Strictly speaking, it is almost impossible to exactly analyze a concrete structure and to design exactly is no less difficult.

Fortunately, we can make a few fundamental assumptions which make the design of reinforced concrete quite simple if not easy.

A unique problem to the design of reinforced concrete structures is the need to detail each member throughout.

In general steel structure only requires the detailed design of connection.

For concrete structures, we must determine not only the area of longitudinal and lateral performance this procedure can be made reasonably simple.

Purpose of this project work is to establish a firm understanding of behaviour of reinforced concrete structure, then to develop method used in current practice and to achieve familiarity with codes and specification governing practical design.

In this project work we will learn to understand the basic performance of concrete and steel as structural materials. And the behaviour of reinforced concrete members and structures.

If we understand the basic concept behind code provision for design, we will be able to:

1. Approach the design in a more knowledgeable fashion not like following a black box.
2. Understand and adapt the changes in code provisions better and faster.
3. The overall goal is to be able to design reinforced concrete structure that are

Safe

Economical

Efficient.

Reinforced concrete is one of the principle building materials used in engineered structure because.

1. Low cost
2. Weathering and fire resistance
3. Good compressive strength
4. Formability.

All these criteria make concrete an attractive material for wide range of structural applications such as building, dams, reservoir tank etc.

1.1         Background of Study

Reinforced concrete structure is one of the most popular structure systems.

The importance of building in relation to development and civilization cannot be over emphasized as history testified that the provision of building is necessary to draw an environment out of the state of underdevelopment.

The land use plan can be used with high-rise structure so as to accommodate more people on a small piece of land

This gesture therefore calls for the design of waffle slab.

The ultimate goal of this program is that user can analyze their own design and also determine structural proportion of their design idea.

Waffle slabs have economical and constructional benefit. They are used for heavy loads and large span structures as they exhibit higher stiffness and smaller deflection. As a result, waffle slabs has been widely used for office buildings, hotels, auditoriums, vestibules, theatre halls, show rooms of shops where columns free space is often the main requiremen.

1.2         Objectives of Study

The main objective of this project work is to come up with a design of waffle slab

1. To come up with a relatively high compressive strength of concrete design.
2. To implement a better resistance to fire than steel of concrete design.
3. To come up with a cast to take the shape required so as to make it widely used in precast structural components.

The structure will be design for safety to meet it design purpose throughout its life span and also economical.

These will illustrate the step load analysis and design procedure of a typical requirements.

1. To withstand the environmental condition over time
2. To be very aesthetic in appearance
3. To be structurally safe.

1.3 Problem of Study

This research is motivated by the failure of building in modern day.

Some of the benefit of waffle slab are as follows.

1. The load carrying capacity of waffle slab is greater than other types of slab.
2. waffle slab are used for large span slabs or floors and used when there is limited requirement for number of columns.

iii.           waffle slab are lightweight and requires less amount of concrete, hence it’s economical

1. They provide good structural stability along with aesthetic appearance. Hence, it is constructed for airports, hospitals, temples, churches et.