green-building-transfer-slabs | U of T Magazine - U of T Magazine
U of T Magazine U of T Magazine

green-building-transfer-slabs

Transfer slabs: These heavy-duty concrete slabs help transfer the massive load of the upper floors to lower support posts and pillars. As much as a metre thick, they can be the most time-consuming part of construction, requiring 15 per cent of the total concrete. Simplifying design and eliminating underground parking reduces the need for these slabs. Read More

By

Cutaway digital illustration numbered 3, showing the interior of a section of the ground floor of a building, with thick red pillars in the centre and at each corner, supporting the floors above

Most Popular

Bird's eye view of a model consisting of wooden pieces in diagonal blocks forming a partial Y shape. The right side has a step-like structure.
Bird's eye view of a model consisting of wooden pieces in diagonal blocks forming a partial Y shape. The right side has a step-like structure.

What on Earth Is This?

These intriguing objects from across U of T’s three campuses reveal stories of discovery, creativity and Canadian firsts. Can you tell what they are? Read More

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

U of T Magazine

Explore