Category: GROUND AND UPPER FLOORS

Upper floors should be strong to take heavy loads, should have sound insulation and fire resistance and also have a good wearing resistance. The upper floors are generally classified based on the materials of construction arrangement of beams and girders or materials used. Commonly used floors are explained below. Timber Floors Timber floors are used…

As the ground floor directly rests on the ground, there is no need for a sub-floor. In order to drain the water outside completely, adequate drainage arrangements have to be made beneath the floor. In normal practice, the space above the ground, up to a height of about 25–30 cm below the plinth level, called…

In order to select a suitable type of floor construction in a building, certain factors have to be considered. Although certain points may be common for ground, upper and basement floors, some distinct different points are to be observed in certain cases. Ground Floors For ground floors, the selection of the type of the wearing…

A floor consists of a sub-floor and a floor covering. Sub-floor may be a base-course or a sub-grade. This is required to impart strength and stability to support a floor covering and all other super-imposed loads including live loads. Floor covering or paving or simply as flooring is the one constructed over the sub-floor and…

Floors are the horizontal units of a building structure which divide the building into different levels. The purpose of separation or division is to create more accommodation within a restricted space one above the other for different purposes, viz., to provide support for the occupants, to allow space for furniture and equipment, etc. Strictly, the…