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Building our house with polystyrene foam, part 2 | EPS slab and concrete bricks!
August 26, 2023 · 16 min · 204K views
What this video covers
The construction of the CAE Estúdio Criativo, a combined workshop and tiny house designed to facilitate the building of an electric catamaran, utilizes structural concrete blocks and expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam slabs.1:21 The project team opted for structural concrete blocks to achieve an industrial aesthetic, eliminate the need for traditional columns, and reduce labor costs associated with plastering and finishing.5:07 These blocks allow for the integration of electrical and hydraulic systems directly within the walls.6:07 To ensure structural integrity, the team follows a precise engineering layout, incorporating internal vertical and horizontal steel rebar reinforcements every two meters.9:31
The floor plan includes a ground-level workshop for boat construction and an upper mezzanine for living quarters.0:52 The ceiling slab uses EPS foam supported by reinforced concrete joists and a steel mesh, providing thermal and acoustic insulation.13:50 Following the concrete pour, the slab requires consistent hydration to cure properly.14:27 The project prioritizes material efficiency and reuses leftover EPS scraps, while the structural design accounts for the 12-kilogram weight of each concrete block.9:52
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