A Sustainable Construction using Filler Slab as an Alternative Technology

Abstract

As all concrete in the tension zone does not increase the tensile characteristics, steel is better at withstanding tensile parts of concrete below the neutral axis than concrete is at withstanding compressive forces. Without sacrificing the structure's quality or structural integrity, this concrete is replaced with a light-weight, inexpensive, inert filler. By reducing the quantity and weight of concrete, the slab becomes less expensive, but the strength must remain the same as the conventional slab. In many of the areas, to reduce the heat impact in the building during hot weather at an economic cost, the filler-slab technology acts as an excellent thermal insulator and brings down the temperature inside the building.