Waffle Slab - Myer Highpoint
Soffit of waffle slab used to build Myer Highpoint, which was completed in 1975. This floor slab system was used to build a number of Myer stores around the suburbs of Melbourne in the 1970's. Note the thickened drop panels around the columns, which are incorporated to prevent failure by the slab punching through at these locations. This is a four level building with this additional floor beneath for car parking.
Interestingly the lower level of the original section of the main shopping centre has an exposed floor slab which reveals a band beam structure; it appears only the Myer store used this system.
Waffle Slab - Myer Highpoint
Soffit of waffle slab used to build Myer Highpoint, which was completed in 1975. This floor slab system was used to build a number of Myer stores around the suburbs of Melbourne in the 1970's. Note the thickened drop panels around the columns, which are incorporated to prevent failure by the slab punching through at these locations. This is a four level building with this additional floor beneath for car parking.
Interestingly the lower level of the original section of the main shopping centre has an exposed floor slab which reveals a band beam structure; it appears only the Myer store used this system.