Experimental and Theoretical Design of Reinforced Bubble Deck Concrete (RBDC) Slab: A Review

Authors

  • Hanim Sofea Harmiyn Sany Centre of Graduate Studies, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, 86400, Malaysia
  • Shahrul Niza Mokhatar Structural Dynamics and Computational Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, 86400, Malaysia
  • Abang Abadullah Abang Josmani Bubble Deck Construction Sdn Bhd, Jalan Kampung Pandan, 55100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Josef Hadipramana Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
  • Ahmad Fahmy Kamarudin Structural Dynamics and Computational Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, 86400, Malaysia
  • Mohammad Mohammadhasani Department of Seismology Engineering and Risk, Building, Housing and Urban Development Research Center (BHRC), Tehran, Iran
  • Seyed Jamalaldin Seyed Hakim Structural Dynamics and Computational Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, 86400, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/aram.117.1.3550

Keywords:

Bubble Deck, Hollow Spherical Bubble, Hollow Elliptical Bubble, HDPE, Voided Slab, Recycled Plastic, Reinforced Bubble Deck Concrete (RBDC) Slab

Abstract

Slabs are vital for supporting loads and forming the foundation for structures' floors and roofs, classified as one-way or two-way based on deflection characteristics. A recent innovation in construction, the Reinforced Bubble Deck Concrete (RBDC) slab, integrates spherical or elliptical hollow bubbles within the slab for reinforcement, reducing concrete usage without compromising structural integrity. This unconventional approach diverges from traditional methods. The manuscript thoroughly reviews existing literature on the design and testing of Reinforced Bubble Deck Concrete slabs, aiming to explore their diverse characteristics as observed in international research studies. Findings demonstrate that these slabs offer a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional floor slabs. Their capacity to reduce weight while maintaining strength suggests they could revolutionize construction practices, potentially replacing conventional floor slabs in various projects.

Author Biographies

Hanim Sofea Harmiyn Sany, Centre of Graduate Studies, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, 86400, Malaysia

Hf220017@uthm.edu.my

Shahrul Niza Mokhatar, Structural Dynamics and Computational Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, 86400, Malaysia

shahruln@uthm.edu.my

Abang Abadullah Abang Josmani, Bubble Deck Construction Sdn Bhd, Jalan Kampung Pandan, 55100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

abad@bubbledeck.com.my

Josef Hadipramana, Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

josef@umsu.ac.id

Ahmad Fahmy Kamarudin, Structural Dynamics and Computational Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, 86400, Malaysia

fahmy@uthm.edu.my

Mohammad Mohammadhasani, Department of Seismology Engineering and Risk, Building, Housing and Urban Development Research Center (BHRC), Tehran, Iran

m.mohammadhasani@bhrc.ac.ir

Seyed Jamalaldin Seyed Hakim, Structural Dynamics and Computational Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, 86400, Malaysia

seyedhakim@uthm.edu.my

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Published

2024-05-30

How to Cite

Hanim Sofea Harmiyn Sany, Shahrul Niza Mokhatar, Abang Abadullah Abang Josmani, Josef Hadipramana, Ahmad Fahmy Kamarudin, Mohammad Mohammadhasani, & Seyed Jamalaldin Seyed Hakim. (2024). Experimental and Theoretical Design of Reinforced Bubble Deck Concrete (RBDC) Slab: A Review. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Mechanics, 117(1), 35–50. https://doi.org/10.37934/aram.117.1.3550

Issue

Vol. 117 No. 1: May (2024)

Section

Articles