will be able to: Identify different types of slabs. Design one-way RC solid slabs for ultimate limit state. Design one-way RC solid slabs for serviceability limit state. Types of RC slabs
Solid Slabs Ribbed Slabs Flat Slabs See the attached for cross- sections of different slabs. In practice, the choice of slab for a particular structure will largely depend upon the loading conditions and span length. For short-span slabs, the most economical solution is to provide a solid slab of constant thickness over the complete span. With longer spans and light to moderate live loads, it is more economical to provide a ribbed slab. Such slabs have a reduced self weight compared to solid slabs since part of concrete in the tension zone is omitted. However, they are more costly to construct (initial cost) than solid slabs. For most applications, flat slabs are superior to solid or ribbed slabs since they are generally easier and hence cheaper to construct. The ease of construction arises from the fact that the depth of the beams supporting the slab is the same as the slab depth. This avoids having to erect complicated shuttering, thereby reducing the overall cost of construction. One or two RC solid slabs One or two RC solid slabs One or two RC solid slabs Design of reinforced concrete solid slabs
Reinforced concrete solid slabs
can be regarded as a series of beams, each of 1 m width, placed side by side. Design of RC solid slabs can be divided into the following main steps: Step 1: Problem definitions
and data Design of reinforced concrete solid slabs
Step 2: Structural analysis and
calculations Step 3: Ultimate limit state design Step 4: Serviceability limit state design Step 1: Problem definitions and data
one or two way. All loads are calculated for ONE meter width of slab. Characteristic permanent action (dead load) gk Characteristic variable action (imposed load) qk Self weight of concrete Calculate design loads Step 2: Structural analysis calculations
For statically determinate slabs
(simply supported or cantilever slabs), plot shear force and bending moment diagrams using the structural analysis principle. Design bending moment and shear force diagrams for continuous one way or two way slabs may be calculated using simplified standard coefficients for shear force and bending moments. Step 3: Ultimate limit state design
Design for Moments
Critical sections to be identified.
Sections are always rectangular,
having 1m width. Cover may be calculated for
durability, bond and fire
resistance. Calculate the effective depth of
slab. Follow the simplified rules: k, z, x, As calculations. Step 3: Ultimate limit state design: Design for Moments
For each critical section under
design moment, MED, check whether the effective depth is satisfactory or not. Generally, no compression reinforcement is provided. Calculate area of steel for rectangular section using the simplified formulas. Select diameter and number for one metre width of the slab. Step 3: Ultimate limit state design
Design for shear
Calculate the design shear force VED. Use formula in EC2 to calculate
the design concrete shear
resistance VRd,c without shear reinforcement. It is not advisable to use shear
reinforcement in slabs, therefore
it is only necessary to ensure that VRd,c > VED. Step 4: Serviceability limit state design
Check durability based on class
of exposure. Check fire resistance. Calculate nominal cover for bond. Check slab for deflection. Generally, additional reinforcements should be provided to satisfy cracking, shrinkage and other actions/effects.
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Dr. Mirvat Bulbul-EnCE335 Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete Design According ACI 318-05-Birzeit University, Palestinian جامعة بيرزيت هي جامعة فلسطينية (2011-2012)
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