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What is the purpose of using hordy blocks in R.C.C Slab? Can we use strofoam as well?

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Question added by Mohammed Ziyavudeen Basheer , Project Engineer (Civil and Architectural) , Horizon Interiors W. L. L
Date Posted: 2016/09/14
Abd Allatif Isbaih
by Abd Allatif Isbaih , QC/QA Engineer - (Structural and Building Materials Accreditation Officer) , Palestine Accreditation PALAC

The main purpose for using the blocks is to lighten the weight of the slap so that to decrease the dead load on the slab, in addition to save an amounts of concrete that wont give any added value to the slab.

 and yes, we can use strofoam instead as well.

KONSTANTINOS ARVANITAKIS
by KONSTANTINOS ARVANITAKIS , Project Manager , LATERN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Yes, we can. Either we use it as an isulation or for lessening the weight of the construction.

Jipson Joseph
by Jipson Joseph , site civil engineer , Heralds Architectures

These floors consisting of equally spaced ribs are usually supported directly by columns.

This form of construction is not very common because of the formwork costs and the low fire rating.

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