Scientists develop multi-purpose slab for construction in Arctic
Scientists at Tver State Technical University have developed and patented a multi-purpose prefabricated slab designed for transport construction in the Arctic. The design utilizes polymer composite plates and reinforced concrete to reduce weight and increase durability against harsh climatic conditions.
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“Scientists at the Tver State Technical University developed and patented a multi-purpose prefabricated slab for transport construction in the Arctic.”
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The provided evidence mentions Tver State University and Tver State Medical University, but there is no mention of Tver State Technical University or the development of a prefabricated slab for Arctic transport construction.
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— Tver State University (Russian: Тверской государственный университет) is university in the city of Tver, the oldest and one of the largest universities in the Tver region.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tver_State_University
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— BubbleDeck International A/S - The original voided biaxial concrete slab. Sustainable and cost efficient slabs. biaxial prefabrication sustainable green technology.The BubbleDeck® system is based upon…
https://www.bubbledeck.com/
https://www.bubbledeck.com/
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— Conclusion: Tver State Medical University stands as a testament to the pursuit of excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare practice. With its rich legacy, academic programs, state-of-…
https://www.tverstatemedicaluniversity.com/a-closer-look-at-…
https://www.tverstatemedicaluniversity.com/a-closer-look-at-…
“The slab may be adapted during manufacturing: polymer composite plates and fittings may be selected for specific facilities, like a highway, and airfield or infrastructures for an oil and gas field”
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The evidence discusses general prefabricated slabs for airfields in Poland and voided slabs, but does not mention the specific adaptable polymer composite plates and fittings for Arctic oil and gas infrastructure described in the claim.
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— innovative technology of using a prefabricated concrete slab has been described, intended for. reconstruction of damaged, local airfield pavements in Poland, which were qualified for. renovation due t…
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347228859_Reconstru…
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347228859_Reconstru…
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— When the steel lattice unit is concrete, a “monolithic” biaxial hollow slab is obtained. By adapting the geometry of the ball and the mesh, an optimized concrete construction is obtained, with simulta…
https://www.bubbledeck.com/
https://www.bubbledeck.com/
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— This study examines the effects of temperature and fiber and matrix diffusivities on the diffusion of fluid in glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites.
https://sage.cnpereading.com/doi/10.1177/0021998318796155
https://sage.cnpereading.com/doi/10.1177/0021998318796155
“the prefabricated slab... consists of ready-made elements – polymer composite plates with good physical and mechanical properties and a reinforced-concrete layer.”
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While one search result mentions 3D printed polymer composite formworks for concrete slabs, there is no evidence of a specific prefabricated slab consisting of polymer composite plates and a reinforced-concrete layer as described in the claim.
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— BubbleDeck International A/S - The original voided biaxial concrete slab. Sustainable and cost efficient slabs. biaxial prefabrication sustainable green technology.
https://www.bubbledeck.com/
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— One such study used 3D printed polymer composite formworks to cast a precast concrete slab with optimized geometry (Jipa et al. 2018). The research work showcased a combination of traditional concrete…
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-Smart-Slab-a-concret…
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-Smart-Slab-a-concret…
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— Composed of a frame of posts and a reinforced concrete slab, Caméléo® allows the construction of scalable buildings whose interior spaces and facades can be easily reconfigured over time.
https://batinfo.com/en/actuality/cameleo-the-new-prefabricat…
https://batinfo.com/en/actuality/cameleo-the-new-prefabricat…
“The layers are connected by technological methods, for example, by using boss anchors or self-tapping anchors”
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The evidence mentions 'dowels and anchors' in a general context of airfield reconstruction, but does not mention 'boss anchors' or 'self-tapping anchors' used to connect polymer and concrete layers in the specific slab mentioned.
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— Prefabrication vs. Traditional Construction Methods. Contrary to prefab construction, the traditional on-site construction process involves on-site construction using raw materials like wood for stick…
https://www.deepbluehome.com/post/what-is-prefabricated-cons…
https://www.deepbluehome.com/post/what-is-prefabricated-cons…
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— Prefabricated floor slab connecting joint.TL;DR: In this article, a prefabricated floor slab is constructed using the utility model, and the lower portions of the floor slab are connected by wing plat…
https://scispace.com/papers/dry-type-connecting-joints-of-as…
https://scispace.com/papers/dry-type-connecting-joints-of-as…
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— Then the prefabricated slab is applied to the dowels and anchors protruding from the existing surface.the plates using prefabricated elements ensures restoration of the load capacity of concrete slabs…
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347228859_Reconstru…
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347228859_Reconstru…
“its weight is less (by 25-30%)”
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The evidence mentions that 'Bubble Deck' slabs use 30-50% less concrete and other voided slabs eliminate 30% of dead weight, but there is no evidence linking a 25-30% weight reduction specifically to the Tver State Technical University slab.
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— The new prefabricated construction technology using Bubble Deck slab is recently applied in many industrial projects in the world.The study finds that Bubble Deck slabs use 30-50% less concrete compar…
https://www.academia.edu/95949946/A_study_on_behavior_of_bub…
https://www.academia.edu/95949946/A_study_on_behavior_of_bub…
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— Void formers inside the flat slab eliminate at least 30% of a slab’s dead weight. Incorporation of recycled plastic bubbles as void formers allows wider space between columns.
https://www.bubbledeck.com/
https://www.bubbledeck.com/
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— Reducing the amount of cast concrete renders the decks lighter and thinner than traditional slabs, but without compromising the floor’s strength. Because the floor slab uses less concrete and thus has…
https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/using-air-to-re…
https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/using-air-to-re…
“Economic efficiency is due to eliminated steel reinforcement, lower manufacturing and transportation costs, and increased coating durability in the complicated Arctic conditions.”
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The evidence mentions the elimination of steel mesh in some townhouse slabs and the use of void formers in others, but there is no evidence corroborating the specific economic efficiency claims for the Arctic prefabricated slab mentioned.
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— Steel-reinforced slabs, typically between 100 and 500 mm thick, are most often used to construct floors and ceilings, while thinner mud slabs may be used for exterior paving.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete_slab
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete_slab
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— Sustainable and cost efficient slabs. biaxial prefabrication sustainable green technology.The BubbleDeck® system is based upon patented integration technique - the direct way of linking air and steel.…
https://www.bubbledeck.com/
https://www.bubbledeck.com/
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— Eliminates bending, cutting and placing of steel mesh, increasing efficiency and productivityDelivered to site ready mixed and ready reinforcedReduces carbon footprint vs traditional steel mesh
https://barchip.com/grandis-close-townhouse-slabs/
https://barchip.com/grandis-close-townhouse-slabs/
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