Reinforced Concrete Design II

Lecture 10
Dr. Nader Okasha
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Two way slabs

Introduction

Introduction:
One way slab:
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.

Strip 4
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Strip 2

Introduction:
Two way slab:
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.

Strip 4

Strip 1,2

Introduction:
Moments in rectangular slabs supported at the corners:

Introduction:
Moments in rectangular slabs supported at the corners:

Introduction:
Two way slabs Types:
Flat Plates (simple slabs)

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.

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.

Introduction:
Two way slabs Types:
Edge supported solid slabs
In this system, beams provide moment
interaction with the columns especially
when moment resisting frames are used to
resist lateral loads.

Introduction:
Two way slabs Types:
Waffle Slab
The 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.

Introduction:
Two way slabs Types:
Edge supported Ribbed Slabs
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.

Introduction:
Deciding the type of floor system:

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Design methods:

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Equivalent beam:

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Standard drop panel:

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