ABSTRACT

This project introduces the bubble deck slab its uses and advantages to constructs
economical and light weight structure. To use this technique, we have reduced the
total construction material and concrete by 35%. This project deals with reduction of
dead load of slab by introduction of high -density polythene bubble in the middle of
slab. By introducing the gap, it leads to 30 to 50% lighter slab which reduces the loads
on columns, walls and foundation, thus having various advantages over the traditional
slab. The aim of this project is to introduce about the various properties of bubble
deck slab based on various studies done in the comparison with the conventional slab.
Using bubble deck means floor cycle up to 20% faster than traditional construction
method. By Use of recycled material, lower energy consumption and reduced CO2
emissions, less transportation and crane lifts that make bubble deck more
environmentally friendly than other concrete construction technique. Advantages of
these project are material and weigh reduction, construction and time saving, cost
saving, green design i.e. we used HDPE (High Density Polyethene) recycled balls
because to reduce wastage of plastics instead of burning the plastics. The Bubble
Deck slabs being entirely recyclable. Recycled balls can be recovered during the
demolition of the building to meet the goal of sustainable construction)

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 CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE NO

ABSTRACT I

INDEX II-IV

LIST OF FIGURES V

TABLES VI

CHAPTER - 1 1-3

INTRODUCTION

1.1. General 1-2

1.2. Objective 2-3

CHAPTER - 2 4-5

LITERATURE SURVEY

2.1. Introduction 4

2.2. History 4-5

CHAPTER - 3 6-16

ANALYSIS

3.1. Types of bubble deck slab 6

3.1.1. Type-A (Partially pre-casted slab) 6

3.1.2. Type-B (Assembly of bubble and steel mesh) 6

3.1.3. Type-C (Fully pre-casted) 6

3.2. Structural properties of bubble deck slab 7-10

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 3.2.1. Compressive strength and flexural capacities 7-8

3.2.2. Durability 8

3.2.3. Fire resistance 8-9

3.2.4. Shear strength 9

3.2.5. Sound insulation 9-10

3.2.6. Vibration 10

3.3. Materials 10-12

3.3.1. Recycled balls 10-11

3.3.2. Steel reinforcement 11-12

3.3.3. Diagonal girder 12

3.4. Comparison between bubble deck slab and solid deck slab 13-16

3.4.1. Shear strength and punching shear 13

3.4.2. Bending strength and deflection behavior 13

3.4.3. Anchoring 13

3.4.4. Sound 13

3.4.5. Creep 14

3.4.6. Comparison in cost 14

3.4.6.1. Bubble deck slab 14

3.4.6.2. Conventional slab 14

3.4.7. Comparision in weight or density between the bubble and 15-16

same sphere of concrete

CHAPTER - 4 17-20

ANALYSIS

4.1. Collection of data 17

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4.2. Construction methodology (bubble deck slab) 17-19

4.2.1. Selection of materials 17

4.2.2. Making steel mesh for conventional slab (one way) 17

4.2.3. Making steel mesh for bubble deck slab 18

4.2.4. Provision bottom reinforcement 18

4.2.5. Provision of top reinforcement 18

4.2.6. Location of balls 18-19

4.2.7. Mix proportions of conventional and bubble deck slab 19

4.3. Casting and curing of conventional and bubble deck slab 19-20

4.3.1. Bottom concrete 19-20

CHAPTER-5 21-25

TESTING AND VALIDATION

5.1. Testing procedure 21-22

5.2. Advantages 23-24

5.3. Example of bubble deck slab 24-25

CHAPTER-6 26-28

CONCLUSION 26

FUTURE SCOPE 27

REFERENCES 28

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 LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE NO. TITLE PAGE NO

Figure 3.1 FILIGREE ELEMENTS 6

BUBBLE DECK TYPE-A

Figure 3.2 REINFORCEMENT MODULES 7

BUBBLE DECK TYPE-B

Figure 3.3 FINISHED PLANKS 7

BUBBLE DECK TYPE-C

Figure 3.4 RECYCLED POLYTHYLENE 11

HOLLOW SPHERES

Figure 3.5 DIAGONAL GIRDERS 12

Figure 3.6 WEIGHT OF HDPE BALL 15

Figure 4.1 CONVENTIONAL SLAB MESH 18

Figure 4.2 STEEL MESH 18

Figure 4.3 BOTTOM CONCRETE 20

Figure 5.1 TWO POINT LOADING BY USING 21

METAL BALLS

Figure 5.2 CRACK PATTERNS IN 21

BUBBLE DECK SLAB

Figure 5.3 CRACK PATTERNS IN 22

CONVENTIONAL SLAB

Figure 5.4 EXAMPLE OF BUBBLE DECK SLAB 25

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 LIST OF TABLES

TABLE NO TITLE PAGE NO

TABLE 3.1 PROPERTIES OF HDPE BALLS 11

TABLE 3.2 COST AND AMOUNT COMPARISION 15

BETWEEN BUBBLE DECK AND
CONVENTIONAL SLAB

TABLE 5.1 RESULTS ON THE SLAB 22

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