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Reinforced Concrete Design II

Lecture 10

Dr. Nader Okasha

Two way slabsIntroduction

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When the ratio of the longer to the shorter side (L/S) of the slab is at least equal to 2.0, it is called one-way slab. Under the action of loads, it is deflected in the short direction only, in a cylindrical form. Therefore, main reinforcement is placed in the shorter direction, while the longer direction is provided with shrinkage reinforcement to limit cracking.

One way slab:

Strip 4 Strip 2

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When the ratio (L/S) is less than 2.0, it is called two-way slab, shown in Figure 8.2. Bending will take place in the two directions in a dish-like form. Accordingly, main reinforcement is required in the two directions.

Two way slab:

Strip 4 Strip 1,2

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Introduction:Moments in rectangular slabs supported at the corners:

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Introduction:Two way slabs Types:

A flat plate floor is a two-way slab with no supporting beams, only columns. The slab has smooth under surfaces without column capitals or drop panels. This type of two-way slabs is suited for light loads associated with apartment construction. Use of flat plates is limited by their punching shear capacities where large thickness is required in case of heavy loads or large spans, thus rendering the system uneconomical. Deflection may be excessive.

Flat Plates (simple slabs)

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Introduction:Two way slabs Types:Flat Slabs

A two-way slab with column capitals or drop panels, or both. This system is appropriate for heavier loads encountered in office or industrial buildings.

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Edge supported solid slabs

In this system, beams provide moment interaction with the columns especially when moment resisting frames are used toresist lateral loads.

Introduction:Two way slabs Types:

Waffle SlabThe waffle slab is capable of providing the largest spans of the conventional concrete floor systems. Waffle slab construction consists of orthogonal sets of ribs with solid parts at the columns. The ribs are formed with fiberglass or metal dome forms (pans). The ribs are usually 0.60 to 0.90 meter on center. Shear is transferred to the columns by using beams or shear heads.

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It is similar to the waffle slab but the voids between ribs are filled with hollow blocks. Hidden or drop beams can be used with this system depending on their spans.

Edge supported Ribbed Slabs

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Deciding the type of floor system:

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Design methods:

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Minimum thickness of two way slabs to control deflection

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Equivalent beam:

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Standard drop panel:

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