Cast-in-place beamless reinforced concrete roof [RC1]

Glossary for gem taxonomy

Authors: Luke Allen, Andrew Charleson, Svetlana Brzev, and Charles Scawthorn

This online Glossary explains around 400 terms contained in the GEM Building Taxonomy v 2.0 and nearly 700 images.

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Reinforced concrete slabs are supported by columns or load-bearing walls. Flat slabs are supported by columns with capitals and/or drop panels, while flat plates are supported by columns without capitals. This floor system also includes waffle slabs without beams. Slabs or plates can be post-tensioned. They are sometimes overlaid with lightweight roofing.

RC1_Canada_Brzev_1

Reinforced concrete waffle slab, Canada (S. Brzev)

RC1_USA_Brzev_1

Reinforced concrete flat plate supported by columns, USA (S. Brzev)

Reinforced concrete roof slab, Pakistan (J. Bothara)

Reinforced concrete roof slab supported by walls, Pakistan (J. Bothara)

Reinforced concrete flat slab system with capitals, UK (S. Brzev)