REINFORCED CONCRETE FLAT ROOF

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DEFINITION
i)

Roof platform which is either horizontal or inclined up to 10 degrees (to prevent ponding)

ii)

Usually sorrounded by fascia/parapet wall

iii) Suitable for large ang tall building.

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FUNTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: i) ii) Stability Strength

iii) Durability
iv) Fire resistance v)

Thermal properties

vi) Exclusion of rain and wind vii) Sound insulation

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R.C FLAT ROOF CONSTRUCTION Method of Construction i) Constructed from reinforced concrete with reinforcement in both directions. ii) Main reinforcement spans in direction of main roof span.

iii) Distribution reinforcement spans across the main reinforcement. iv) Main bar is bent at ends to provide key to obtain maximum connection between reinforcement bar and concrete. v) Loading width of wall/column is 100mm.

vi) Flat roof slab thickness is 150mm minimum.

Flat Roof Finishes i) Flat roof is finished after the required gradient <10 degrees is obtain through c&s screeding. ii) Alternatively used aggregate which is low heat-conductor instead of sand.

PARAPET WALL i) External walls of buildings raised above the level of flat roof for appearance purposes. ii)
iii)

Free standing. Should not >6 times slab thickness in its height (for stability) Top surface expose to the weather conditions,therefore should be capped/covered wiyh non-absorbent material

iv)

v) vi)

Water can penetrate due to, No/defective dpc Poor workmaship in dpc installation Cracks on parapet wall plaster Remedies Parapet wall covered/capped with non-absorbent

material(capping) Dpc under capping