Terracotta Filler Slab Roof

Filler slab is based on the concrete portions and instead of placing filler material there and is one cost effective roofing system.

Terracotta filler slab roof. Terracotta roofing tile as filler material 12. No material embodied energy mj conventional roof filler slab roof quantity consumed total embodied energy mj quantity consumed total embodied energy mj 1 concrete cement kg 5 85 8453 49452 6847 40055 coarse aggregate m3 108 19 15 2068 15 51 1675. Filler slab with terra cotta pots as fillers. The filler slab is based on the principle that for roofs which are simply supported the upper part of the slab is subjected to compressive forces and the lower part of the slab experience tensile forces.

Terracotta clay roof tiles are attractive impermeable and durable. Plan and section of rcc filler slab 13. Vitrification creates a hard waterproof surface that withstands rain snow cycles of freezing and thawing and wears well in coastal areas with salt air. Pots terracotta tiles coconut shells and bottles are some of the materials used in the filler slab system.

It s not only has a good decorative effect but also specific physical effects. Terracotta roof tile are special design with old looking but contains noble and impressive flavor which can increase the resale value of the constructions. Terracotta is a natural material made from clay that is fired at a high temperature until it vitrifies or fuses. Due to the use of low cost less heavy filler material such as clay pots rejected cali cut tiles and broken pieces of cement blocks the filler slab consumes less concrete and steel as compared to conventional rcc slab.