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1-Introduction
flat slab is a reinforced concrete slab supported directly by concrete
columns without the use of beams. Flat slab is defined as one sided or
two-sided support system with sheer load of the slab being concentrated
On the supporting columns and a square slab
Called ‘drop panels’.
2- history
• flat slabs were originally invented in the u.s.a in year 1906.
• this was the start of these type of construction.
• many slabs were load-tested between 1910-20
In U.S.A
• 1914 Nicholas proposed a method of analysis of these slab based
on simple statics, this method is know as direct design.
Timeline-
1906- flat slab invented in usa
1910-20 – load tested
1914-nicholas proposed a method of analysis
Span range
upto 8m for reinforced concrete.
upto 10m for prestressed concrete
overall depth around span/25
Advantages
it is simple to construct requiring the minimum of formwork.
minimizes the construction depth.
provides a clear soffit for routing services.
b) flat slab with drop panels
Flat slabs allows architect to introduce partition walls anywhere required, this
allows owner to change the size of room layout. Use of flat slab allows choice
of omitting false ceiling and finish soffit of slab with skim coating.
O lower storey height will reduce building weight due to lower partitions and
cladding to façade
O approximately saves 10% in vertical members
O reduced foundation load
7-buildable score
This allows standardized structural members and prefabricated sections to be
integrated into the design for ease of construction. This process makes the
structure more buildable, reduce the number of site workers and increase the
productivity at site, thus providing more tendency to achieve a higher buildable
score.
punching shear
D. the successive span length in each direction shall not differ by more
than one-third of the longer span. The end spans may be shorter but not
longer than the interior span , and
E) the design lived load shall not exceed three times the design dead load.
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