The podium slab is a kind of floor system, which transfers loads from above to below from a steel or wood frame. Concrete Post-tensioned Podiums consist of 1- or 2-story reinforced concrete pedestals that allow a variety of light-frame wood framing to build on top.
For two-way floor slabs, such as the current podium, it is mandatory that the hypothetical extreme fiber tensile stresses do not exceed the allowable code values. If they do, the parameters of the design have to be modified to satisfy the mandatory limit on stress values.
Because podium slabs are often exposed to traffic or weather (e.g., above parking or terraces), high-performance waterproofing is essential. This includes: A slope built into the slab (1:80 gradient) A two-layer system (primer + membrane) Flood testing before finishes.
Podium slab has proven to be a cost-effective construction technique for mid-rise multi-family buildings and hotels. Besides, the large, open common spaces are usually located on the ground floor in hotels and multi-family buildings.
2. Architectural finish details near the floor lines need to account for vertical displacement. 3. Provide a 1 8-inch gap between window and door tops to the framing lumber.Matteri, Dominic, 5-over-1 High-Rise Podium Structures, 2009, Wood Solutions Fair Presentation.
Moreover, a concrete podium slab has no restrictions to support load-bearing walls from the structure above. Mixed-use areas Concrete podium slabs can accommodate designs to create a mixed-use space at ground level such as retail shops and restaurants.
