Waffle
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006495
A type of concrete slab construction characterized by a grid of ribs on its underside, creating a waffle-like pattern. This design provides high strength and stiffness with less concrete than a solid slab, making it suitable for long spans and heavy loads. Waffle slabs are often used in commercial and industrial buildings.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006495 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Kassettendecke; Spanish: losa reticular; French: dalle gaufrée |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006495",
"term": "Waffle",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A type of concrete slab construction characterized by a grid of ribs on its underside, creating a waffle-like pattern. This design provides high strength and stiffness with less concrete than a solid slab, making it suitable for long spans and heavy loads. Waffle slabs are often used in commercial and industrial buildings.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Kassettendecke",
"es": "losa reticular",
"fr": "dalle gaufrée"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/waffle/"
}
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