U-BOOT BETON TECHNOLOGY 1

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AND RESEARCH

CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES ASSIGNMENT

ON:

U-BOOT BETON TECHNOLOGY

SUBMITTED BY: SUBMITTED TO:

RUSHIKESH CHEVALE PROF. SACHIN JAIN
ACM 33 – SECTION III
AP19228
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OBJECTIVE:
 To create slabs with large span or that are able to support large loads without beams.
 To create lightened intermediate slabs and raft foundations in reinforced concrete.
 To enhance a remarkable saving of concrete and reinforcement.

INTRODUCTION:
In 2001 an Italian engineer, Roberto II Grande, developed and patented a new system of hollow
formers called as U-Boot. The U-Boot formwork is a modular element made of re-cycled plastic
for use in building lighter structures in reinforced concrete cast at the work site. The biggest
advantage of U-Boot is that it reduces concrete quantity.

U-Boot earliest project were executed in 2002 and since that time it has been used all over the
world.

U-Boot system can be combined with other technologies like pre-fabricated slabs with post
tensioned steel reduce the weight of slab and its thickness.

DESCRIPTION:
U-Boot Beton is a recycled polypropylene formwork that was designed to create two-way voided
slabs and rafts. U-Boot Beton is used to create slabs with large span or that are able to support
large loads without beams. A lightweight cellular concrete made by infusing an unhardened
concrete mixture with prepared foam.
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The traditional clay cement or polystyrene floor slabs normally consists of mono directional
beams that discharge stresses on to the main beams from these two pillars and finally the
foundations the full plate floor slabs instead are made from monolithic reinforced concrete casts
in which the structure is able to bi-directionally transmit loads directly to the columns by using
U-boot and lighter slab structure is obtained capable of splitting the stresses in any direction
transferring them directly to the penance.

U-boot permits to build slabs supporting high loads without beams. Light and easy to pose, the
draftsman can change the geometrical parameters of the slab, in order to suit any kind of
situation. U-boot is used in all applications that require a plate structural solution, along with
concrete-savings and therefore weight-savings.

INSTALLATION:

 The entire surface of the slab to be cast on site is shuttered with wood decking (or similar
systems), then the lower reinforcement concrete bars are positioned in two mutually
perpendicular directions according to the design and the lattice for the upper reinforcement
concrete is arranged.
 The U-Boot Beton formworks are positioned using the lateral spacer’s joints to place them at
the desired centre distance that will determine the beam width. Thanks to the conic elevator
foot, the U-Boot Beton formworks will be lifted from the surface, making it possible for the
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lower slab to be formed. If double or triple elements are used, these elements must first be
assembled, which will be supplied on distinct pallets in the yard.
 The positioning of the reinforcements is completed by placing above the U-Boot Beton
formwork the upper bars in the two directions as well as the reinforcement for shear and
punching where necessary, according to the design.
 The concrete casting must be performed in two phases, to prevent the floatation of the
formworks an initial layer will be cast to fill a thickness equal to the height of the elevator
foot. Casting will continue for this first portion of the slab until the concrete starts to set and
become semi fluid.
 Once suitably set, the casting can be restarted from the starting point, completely burying the
U-Boot Beton. The casting is then leveled and smoothed in a traditional manner.
 Once the structure has hardened, the formwork can be removed. The surface is smooth in
correspondence of the soffit
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ADVANTAGES:
 FLEXIBLE:

Spans up to 20 m, Absence of beams between pillars, Reduction of pillars number, possible use
with prefabricated slabs, No lifting and movement devices required, ideal for restructuring,
possible creation of mono-directional slabs thanks to the “bridge” accessory

 ANTISEISMIC:

Reduced seismic mass, less dimensional limitations of elements, Double inferior and superior
slab

 OPEN SPACES:

More spacious rooms, bigger architectural freedom, Easier change of use

 ECONOMIC:
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Less concrete incidence, thickness being equal , Less steel incidence , Usable height saving on
each floor, since avoiding beams being out of the slab thickness enables a higher number of
floors, height being equal (tower buildings) , Rapidity and easiness of pose (unique two phased
casting) , Possibility of big spans, load being equal , Possibility of high bearing capacity, spans
being equal , Economical transport and easy stocking, since it is stackable, Ready to smooth once
the deck is taken off, the intrados is a plane surface which do not require false ceilings at an
aesthetical level , If a false ceiling is necessary, pose is made more rapidly

 SAFE:

Significant fire resistance (certification REI 180; concrete cover 3cm)

CONCLUSION:

 By using this technology, we can save more concrete and steel, by that structure is more
economical.
 Less use of iron i.e. only 15% in slabs, pillars & foundations.
 There are anti-seismic advantages connected to reduce building weight.
 Eco-friendly and advanced technology.

REFERENCES:
 www.daliforms.com/disposable-formwork-for-two-way-lightened-voided-slabs/applications-
u-boot-beton/
 www.youtu.be/j6IT8B0dWhw