Experimental evaluation of the strength of the floor slab of a volume block

Abstract

Modular construction is a new method that uses standardized blocks to construct buildings quickly and efficiently. This approach can significantly reduce construction time and costs, as well as improve the accuracy and quality of work. One of the key aspects of modular construction is careful design and material selection to ensure that structures are durable and safe. The study presents an experimental evaluation of the strength of the floor slab of a volumetric block. The research methodology includes the creation of laboratory conditions to recreate real operational situations, as well as the application of modern methods of measurement and data analysis. The results obtained allow conclusions to be drawn on the strength characteristics of the floor slab, which showed that the experimental failure load exceeded the control failure load by 11%. The vertical deflections of the slab before failure did not exceed 8 mm, which characterizes the floor slab as having high stiffness. The information obtained is an important basis for designing and constructing buildings where volume block is used. The work significantly contributes to the efficiency of construction processes and provides more reliable structural performance, which is critically important in the field of construction industry and engineering solutions.