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Follow on Google News | Application Of Floating Columns in BuildingBy: Global Associates It is commonly used in high storied buildings for both commercial and residential purpose. The floating column facilitates to modify the plan of the top floors according to our need. The transfer beam that provides support to the floating column is designed with more reinforcement. It is recommended to take special care to the transfer girders and column underneath the floating column while setting up the floating column. These beams and column should contain adequate strength to bear the load from floating column and transfer it to foundation level. The floating columns have good strength to bear gravity loading but transfer girder must be of enough dimensions (Stiffness) with very minimum deflection. Usages of floating columns Now-a-days, each multi-storey building needs sufficient open spaces for parking, lobbies, conference hall, banquet hall etc. Therefore, there should be sufficient spaces in ground floor without erecting the columns in between. Generally, the columns (http://www.constructionnews.co.in/ Benefits of floating column The main objective of the floating column is to attain the architectural requirements of a structure. The floating columns are mostly effective in case the lower floor contains a large span hall with rooms constructed on its upper floor like hotel, auditorium etc. They can be used for building up soft storeys. The plan on each floor can be altered easily. The rooms can be separated and some sections can be elevated devoid of uplifting the entire area. End
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