product 1, 2 and 3 added to concrete basics

book/basics/concrete/products_1_floors.ipynb

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-    "# Products 1: floors"
+    "# Products 1: floors\n",
+    "\n",
+    "## Hollow core slabs\n",
+    "```{figure} Images/product1_floors_hollow_core_slabs.png\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "align: right\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "Hollow core slabs\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Sections of hollow core slabs, prefabricated and prestressed\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Applications: In all buildings hollow core slabs can be used as floors and roofs. Room for ducts and slots can be foreseen and provided during fabrication. Hollow core slabs are easily combined with \n",
+    "hat-beams.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "## Inverted U-slabs\n",
+    "```{figure} Images/product1_floors_inverted_u_slabs.png\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "align: right\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "Inverted U-slabs\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Inverted U-slabs with integrated isolation. The slabs are placed next to each other and the joints are filled with mortar.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Applications: Applicated as ground floor in residential and non residential buildings.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "## Combination floors\n",
+    "```{figure} Images/product1_floors_combination_floors.png\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "align: right\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "Combination floors\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Combination floors. Prefabricated inverted T-beams with EPS isolation and cast in situ concrete \n",
+    "\n",
+    "Application: The type of floors is used frequently as ground floor above crawl spaces in residential building because of the simple construction and good isolation properties.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "## Composite steel-concrete floors\n",
+    "```{figure} Images/product1_floors_composite_steelconcrete_floors.png\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "align: right\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "Composite steel-concrete floors\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "\n",
+    "A trapezoidal metal plate is used as working floor, formwork and reinforcement of the concrete \n",
+    "compression layer.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Application: Used as floor system in (high rise) steel structures. Can be propped temporarily during casting which can lead to significant spans. The system offers relatively large flexibility for odd shaped floors.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "## Composite plank floor\n",
+    "```{figure} Images/product1_floors_composite_plank_floor.png\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "align: right\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "Composite plank floor\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "\n",
+    "A thin prefab concrete plate with protruding reinforcement is placed. In situ a compressive concrete layer is placed.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Applications: Floors of concrete structures in residential and non residential buildings.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "## Double T-slabs\n",
+    "```{figure} Images/product1_floors_double_Tslabs.png\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "align: right\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "Double T-slabs\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Prefab, prestressed TT-beam.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Applications: prestressed, prefabricated floor beam system for large spans and/or heavily \n",
+    "loaded beams. Is used mainly in non-residential buildings like parking garages and offices."
    ]
   },
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book/basics/concrete/products_2_beams.ipynb

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     "# Products 2: beams\n",
     "\n",
-    "\n"
+    "## Prefab prestressed beams (non-residential buildings)\n",
+    "```{figure} Images/product2_beams_prefab_prestressed_beams_nonresidential.png\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "align: right\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "Prefab prestressed beams (non-residential buildings)\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Rectangular, I- en T-profiles, prefab prestressed beams.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Applications:the different types of beams are used as main beams in floor and roof structures but also as butresses in masonry structures. Prefab beams can also be used in foundations.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "## Prefab prestressed beams (infra)\n",
+    "```{figure} Images/product2_beams_prefab_prestressed_beams_infra.png\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "align: right\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "Prefab prestressed beams (infra)\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Prestressed inverted T-beams and box-beams\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Applications: this type of beam is mainly used in infrastructural constructions like bridges and viaducts. Very large spans and curved beams (in two directions) are possible.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "## Cast in situ reinforced beams\n",
+    "```{figure} Images/product2_beams_cast_in_situ_reinforced_beams.png\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "align: right\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "Cast in situ reinforced beams\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Cast in situ in formwork with reinforcement.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Applications: used frequently as foundation beams and in simple structures with small spans."
    ]
   },
   {

book/basics/concrete/products_3_columns.ipynb

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-    "# Products 3: columns"
+    "# Products 3: columns\n",
+    "\n",
+    "## Prefab columns\n",
+    "```{figure} Images/product3_columns_prefab_columns.png\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "align: right\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "Prefab columns\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Prefab columns, beams are placed on corbels with neoprene bearing pads.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Applications: Part of prefab structural systems. Possible for buildings from 0 to 2 storeys. The prefab columns are usually combined with (prestressed) beams and for example hollow core slabs or precast composite planks.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "## Cast in situ columns\n",
+    "```{figure} Images/product3_columns_cast_in_situ_columns.png\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "align: right\n",
+    "---\n",
+    "Cast in situ columns\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Round and square cast in situ concrete columns.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Applications: Nowadays round cardboard formworks are less expensive because excessive carpentry is avoided. Reusable formworks (square or round) are also used."
    ]
   },
   {