Floor Systems
01 floor system
BuildingConstruction151
The idea of a Floor System
FLOORS
Floor system are a building’s primary element supports both loads: a) Live load- I.e people, movable equipment) b) Dead loads-(weight of floor construction itself)
Floor system transfers loads to: beam column or bearing walls.
A construction, on ground level or at an upper level of a building or structure, on which people walk or place furniture or appliances.
It is part of a room or space that forms it’s lower enclosing surface.
01 floor system
A floor system may composed of: series of linear beams and joist overlaid with a plane of sheathing OR Homogeneous slab of reinforced concrete To distinct components of the floor are: 1. A sub-floor / base course 2. Floor covering Material used for ground floor construction are: -bricks -Stones -wood -concrete
01 floor system
The depth of the floor construction and the opening with in it should be considered if it is to accommodate mechanical or electrical line with in the floor system.
Factors to consider in selection of a floor finish and system include: Durability Resistance maintenance
01 floor system
Functional requirement The floor must satisfy a number of requirements in its design and construction. The requirement are: 1.Strength and Stability A part of the structure element of the building to form a rigid component. Must be strong to withstand impact and superimposed dead & live loads. No movement. 2.Fire resistance Prevent the spread of fire. Must not be readily combustible. 3.Damp resistance Moisture will take the floor damp, cool and uncomfortable and may cause decay to the floor finish(I.e timber & carpet) 4.Sound insulation Thickness and type of joints design affect transmission of sound . Degree of sound insulation depend on the type of building. 5.Thermal insulation In cold countries, the floor design will determine the type of insulation.
01 floor system floors Come in essentially the following types:
Slabs
These are
BuildingConstruction151
The idea of a Floor System
FLOORS
Floor system are a building’s primary element supports both loads: a) Live load- I.e people, movable equipment) b) Dead loads-(weight of floor construction itself)
Floor system transfers loads to: beam column or bearing walls.
A construction, on ground level or at an upper level of a building or structure, on which people walk or place furniture or appliances.
It is part of a room or space that forms it’s lower enclosing surface.
01 floor system
A floor system may composed of: series of linear beams and joist overlaid with a plane of sheathing OR Homogeneous slab of reinforced concrete To distinct components of the floor are: 1. A sub-floor / base course 2. Floor covering Material used for ground floor construction are: -bricks -Stones -wood -concrete
01 floor system
The depth of the floor construction and the opening with in it should be considered if it is to accommodate mechanical or electrical line with in the floor system.
Factors to consider in selection of a floor finish and system include: Durability Resistance maintenance
01 floor system
Functional requirement The floor must satisfy a number of requirements in its design and construction. The requirement are: 1.Strength and Stability A part of the structure element of the building to form a rigid component. Must be strong to withstand impact and superimposed dead & live loads. No movement. 2.Fire resistance Prevent the spread of fire. Must not be readily combustible. 3.Damp resistance Moisture will take the floor damp, cool and uncomfortable and may cause decay to the floor finish(I.e timber & carpet) 4.Sound insulation Thickness and type of joints design affect transmission of sound . Degree of sound insulation depend on the type of building. 5.Thermal insulation In cold countries, the floor design will determine the type of insulation.
01 floor system floors Come in essentially the following types:
Slabs
These are