Alternativa estructural-constructiva de entrepisos y techos de hormigón armado con bloques de poliestireno expandido

Abstract

In building processes the ceilings and mezzanines require a rigorous design and execution in order to meet the flexion requirements which are subject to. This study is motivated by the detected necessity to provide a structural-constructive alternative for the execution of ceilings and mezzanines in a safe, easy way with adequate prices and lower weights. In this study EPS, is applied as lightening material. These elements work building T sections with a flat bottom. Thus a structural-constructive solution for ceilings and mezzanines for buildings consisting of reinforced concrete and blocks or slabs of expanded polystyrene is provided. The model of this structural alternative was calculated both analytically and numerically. The first one according to the methods of structural analysis and design. Later, on the results were verified with a commercially known finite element (FEM) computational program like SAP2000. As a result rational solutions for structural design of ceilings and mezzanines of buildings, with special interest in social housing is given. Due to its wide demand and need for solutions that are rational, economically possible and provide the required safety. It takes into account the different spans, according to studies of the most usual dimensions of the premises of the building in its scope. The results suggest a structural-constructive alternative that is advantageous both technically and economically compared to traditional solutions applied.