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About Dome,Pitch roof,Arches slab

Dome Slab:-

These kind of slab is generally constructed in temples, Mosques, palaces etc. And Dome slab is built on conventional slab. Thickness of Dome slab is 0.15m. Domes are in semi circle and shuttering is done on conventional slab in dome shape and concrete is filled in shuttering forming dome shapes. This is a one of the types of concrete slabs.

PITCH ROOF SLAB:

Pitch roof is an inclined slab , generally constructed on resorts for a natural look. Compared to traditional roofing materials Tile-sheets used in pitch roof slab  are extreamely lightweight. This weight saving reduces the timber or steel structural requirements resulting in significant cost savings.Tile-sheets are tailor made for each project offering labour cost savings and reduced site wastage. And the thickness of slab is depends on the tiles we using it may be 2″-8″. This is a one of the types of concrete slabs.



Advantages:

1. It sheds off rain water better.
2. It gives you internal storage or room space.
3. It is less likely to leak.
4. Roof coverings are cheaper.
5. If it is a standard pitch, building materials are more cost-effective

Disadvantages:


  1. This type of slabs are not suggested for long spans.
  2. Repairs in slabs ike plumbing repair or electric wiring on slabs is difficult.


SLAB WITH ARCHES:

This is a type of slabs which is generally adopted in construction of bridges. Bridges are subjected to  two loads moving load from the vehicles and Wind load. These slabs are adopted at a place where there is a need of redirecting wind load and if there is a long curve in direction of slab these slabs are adopted.  It resists the fall of bridge due to heavy wind load.

They were originally built of stone or brick but these days are built of reinforced concrete or steel. The introduction of these new materials allow arch bridges to be longer with lower spans. This is a one of the types of concrete slabs.

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