ᐅ Sloped recess in the foundation slab for a walk-in (curbless) shower
Created on: 6 Dec 2023 15:59
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Ralf1980
Hello.
While visiting some shell construction sites recently, I noticed the structure shown in the attached pictures.
A sloping recess about 20cm (8 inches) wide was included in the concrete slab, extending all the way to the precast concrete ceiling.
Of course, this is not my project, and theoretically it’s none of my business, but I’m curious if anyone has seen something like this before, and what kind of shower design would require such a construction, in case I ever need it myself…
The screed has not yet been installed, only the precast ceiling and the concrete above it. The interior and exterior walls have been built with masonry.
Best regards and thanks!
While visiting some shell construction sites recently, I noticed the structure shown in the attached pictures.
A sloping recess about 20cm (8 inches) wide was included in the concrete slab, extending all the way to the precast concrete ceiling.
Of course, this is not my project, and theoretically it’s none of my business, but I’m curious if anyone has seen something like this before, and what kind of shower design would require such a construction, in case I ever need it myself…
The screed has not yet been installed, only the precast ceiling and the concrete above it. The interior and exterior walls have been built with masonry.
Best regards and thanks!
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WilderSueden7 Dec 2023 09:22Reinforcement is only effective if it is properly integrated into the concrete. For openings in the ceiling, the structural engineer calculates whether everything remains stable and, if necessary, reinforces other parts. If there are reinforcing bars here, I would strongly assume that this option has not been approved by the structural engineer.
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xMisterDx7 Dec 2023 09:34WilderSueden schrieb:
Reinforcement only works if it is properly integrated into the concrete. For openings in the ceiling, the structural engineer calculates whether everything remains stable and reinforces other parts if necessary. If there are reinforcing bars here, I would strongly assume this option has not been coordinated with the structural engineer. It is integrated, just not in a few centimeters (inches), and concrete will be poured over it again, in case there are concerns about corrosion.
Also, the formwork is in place—it was not chiselled out or cut. So there are several indications that this was planned accordingly.
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