Continuous beams and one-ways slabs are statically indeterminate structures which i.e they cannot be analyzed using three equations of equilibrium developed to solve unknown moments and reactions of determinate members. That is why several methods such as slope deflection method, ...
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How to Design One-way Slab as per ACI 318-19? | Example Included
One-way slab is a type of concrete slab in which loads are transferred in one direction to the supporting beams and columns. Therefore, the bending occurs in only one direction. The design of one-way slab is simple and can be ...
Everything You Need to Know About Concrete Slabs in Building Construction
Concrete slabs are structural elements used to create flat horizontal surfaces, like floors, ceilings, and roof decks. They support and transfer the loads safely from columns to walls. They are commonly made of reinforced concrete with their top and bottom ...
How to Estimate Preliminary Sizes of Concrete Elements?
Estimation of preliminary sizes of concrete elements is crucial for the design of structural concrete elements. Initially, the designer has to determine the loads to proceed with the design works that involve calculating the dimensions of concrete members and required ...
How to Design a Two-Way Continuous Slab as per Indian Standards?
A two-way slab is supported on all its four sides by beams. The supports carry the loads along both directions of the slab, therefore it is called a two-way slab. Whereas, a continuous slab extends over three or more support ...
Voided Concrete Slab System: Its Working, Properties, and Advantages
A voided concrete slab is a system that removes the non-working or excess concrete from the structural slab and replaces it with void formers. The voided slab system was invented by Jorgan Breuning of Denmark about 20 years ago. One ...
Design of Two-way Slab by Coefficient Method
There are several methods by which two-way slabs can be designed. All methods are viable provided that the safety and serviceability of the elements are within the acceptable limits. The coefficient method may be the simplest, easiest and the quickest ...
How Thick Should a Concrete Slab be?
Thickness of concrete slab depends on loads and size of the slab. In general, 6 inch (150mm) slab thickness is considered for residential and commercial buildings with reinforcement details as per design. Methods used for finding slab thickness varies for ...