This research aims to compare Timber
concrete slabs (TCC) with solid slabs (RC) to show that
TCC may be used to minimize building weight and
construction costs. Moreover, the purpose of this
project is to use CypeCAD software to design a one-way
TCC slab and a two-way solid slab, analyze the data
supplied in the software, and compare the findings
according to the Eurocode standard. The results
illustrate that although the timber concrete composite
slab is a new constructive solution and is little used in
many constructions, it is less expensive compared to the
conventional solution adopted in many countries
around the world. This system (TCC Slab) accounts for
62% of the total cost of constructing a solid slab with
the same size and architecture. Overall, the TCC slab is
cost-effective compared to the solid slab with beams,
which can reduce 38% of the total cost of construction.
Additionally, the results showed that the TCC slab
represents a phenomenal potential to be utilized in
residential structures from an economic standpoint, as
it is less expensive than a two-way solid slab with a
beam (RC slab).
Keywords :
Timber-Concrete Composite Slab, Two-Way Solid Slab, One-Way TCC Slab, Eurocode, Cypecad Software.