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    The document discusses filler slabs for reinforced concrete (RCC) structures. It explains that concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension, so steel reinforcement is needed. However, the concrete below the steel is unnecessary and can be replaced by lightweight filler materials like tiles, bricks or bottles to reduce weight and cost. Proper selection of inert, lightweight fillers that don't absorb water can provide insulation while lowering foundation loads and slab expenses. Filler slabs are estimated to reduce costs by 25-30% compared to conventional RCC slabs.

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    The document discusses filler slabs for reinforced concrete (RCC) structures. It explains that concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension, so steel reinforcement is needed. However, the concrete below the steel is unnecessary and can be replaced by lightweight filler materials like tiles, bricks or bottles to reduce weight and cost. Proper selection of inert, lightweight fillers that don't absorb water can provide insulation while lowering foundation loads and slab expenses. Filler slabs are estimated to reduce costs by 25-30% compared to conventional RCC slabs.

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    The document discusses filler slabs for reinforced concrete (RCC) structures. It explains that concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension, so steel reinforcement is needed. However, the concrete below the steel is unnecessary and can be replaced by lightweight filler materials like tiles, bricks or bottles to reduce weight and cost. Proper selection of inert, lightweight fillers that don't absorb water can provide insulation while lowering foundation loads and slab expenses. Filler slabs are estimated to reduce costs by 25-30% compared to conventional RCC slabs.

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    The document discusses filler slabs for reinforced concrete (RCC) structures. It explains that concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension, so steel reinforcement is needed. However, the concrete below the steel is unnecessary and can be replaced by lightweight filler materials like tiles, bricks or bottles to reduce weight and cost. Proper selection of inert, lightweight fillers that don't absorb water can provide insulation while lowering foundation loads and slab expenses. Filler slabs are estimated to reduce costs by 25-30% compared to conventional RCC slabs.

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    Filler slab

    INTRODUCTION TO RCC FILLER SLAB

    In a simply supported RCC slab, the upper part of the slab is subjected to compressive
    forces while the lower portion is subjected to tensile forces. Concrete is very good in
    compression while it is weak in tension. Hence the steel reinforcement is placed in the
    tension zone. The concrete in this portion is only for holding together the steel reinforcement
    and has no structural purpose. This 'un-productive' concrete can be replaced by a 'Filler'
    material which will reduce the weight of the slab and also reduce the cost by reducing the
    amount of concrete used. Also, since the weight of the slab is thus reduced, lesser steel is
    also required for reinforcement, further reducing the cost.

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    Common filler materials are light weight materials like

    Mangalore tiles,
    clay pans,
     bricks,
     waste bottles,
    coconut shells,
    thermocol etc.

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    INSTALLING FILLER MATERIAL IN THE SLAB

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    The following points to be kept in mind for filler
    material selection:

    Filler material should be inert in nature. It should not react


    with concrete or steel in RCC slab constructed.
    Filler materials water absorption should be checked for as
    it will soak the hydration water from concrete.
    Filler material should be light in weight, so that overall
    weight of the slab reduces and also the dead load onto
    the foundations is reduced.
    Filler material should be low cost so that it cost is much
    lesser then the cost of the concrete it replaces. This is very
    important to achieve economy.
    Filler material should be of a size and cross-section, which
    can be accommodated within the spacing of the
    reinforcement and also thickness wise could be
    accommodated within the cross section of the slab.
    Moreover the Filler slab also provides insulation
    (compared to a conventional RCC slab) from the hot
    climate outside the building, providing thermal comfort to
    the user.
    Filler material texture should match with the desired
    ceiling finish requirements so as not to provide an ugly
    ceiling pattern.

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    ADVANTAGES OF FILLER SLAB TECHNOLOGY:

    •Reduces the cost of the slab by around 25-30%


    • Creates interesting designs and patterns on the ceiling
    •Helps in better thermal insulation of the slab due to the
    air pockets present.
    • Reduces the load on the foundation

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    example:

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    Plan:

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