Improving the performance of hollow core slabs

• Main Authors: R. Ganeshalingam, Lim, Ewe Chye, Chew, Ah Seng
• Other Authors: School of Civil and Structural Engineering
• Format: Research Report
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Civil engineering::Structures and design
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/7999
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study investigates the advantages of using a structural topping on the precast units with the aim of achieving adequate resistance to negative moments at the joints over supports, so as to improve the load carrying capacity.