 The slab is reinforced with the bars in both directions parallel to the spans with the

steel for the shorter span placed farthest from the natural acis to five the greater
effective depth.
 The span-efective depths are based on the shorter span and the percentage of the
reinforcement in that direction.

Guide to the Construction of Sunken Slabs | RCC Construction

Construction of Sunken Slabs | Building Construction
Sunken slabs are used in the toilets, bathrooms and washing place where we have our
washing machines. The purpose of having a sunken slab is to conceal all the pipes below
the floor. Since the pipes that carry water are concealed below the floor, care has to be
taken to avoid leakage problems.

It is seen that people are not much aware of the idea of waterproofing the Sunken slab
before the floor finish is done. In this article, we will discuss the method of the construction
of Sunken slab and waterproofing technique.

Method of construction of a Sunken Slab

 The concrete of the R.C.C. (floor and sunken slab) should mixed with a waterproofing
material to get a denser, watertight concrete.
 Then cement and waterproofing material should be diluted in water and splashed onto
the RCC sunken slab. Over that a layer of plaster should be provided using a mortar
plasticizer with the cement mortar.
 Brick laying of walls and plastering (prior to tiling) of the walls and floor should be
done with cement mortar mixed with a mortar plasticizer.
 Tile fixing for the floor and walls tiles should be done with non-shrink, waterproof tile
adhesives to make the tiled area waterproof.
 Sanitary pipe joints should be sealed with sealants specially manufactured for Sealing
Sanitary joints firmly so that no water can leak through.