Can we use flat slab in residential building?

Yes, Dr. Baekeland. I was refering to beamless slabs with two-way load transfer. Flat slabs create large horizontal diaphragm action as compared to vertical diaphragm action which is far less owing to absence of beams.

Is flat slab economical?

Weight of Flat slab structure is quite low as compared to conventional slab structure. Flat slab structure is more economical than that of conventional slab structure. The cost of flat slab structure is reduced by 15.8\% compared to conventional slab structures.

What is the maximum span for flat slab?

The answer to question is simple, the limit to span is about 6–15m depending upon how much you spend because as the length increases depth of slab increases since bending moment is increasing and the structure will become more and more uneconomical. Also drop panel size increases for gradual transfer of load.

When should we do flat slab?

Flat slabs are mostly used in large industrial structures, parking garages, ramps, warehouse, high rise buildings and hotels. 2. They are also used where uses of beams are not required. 3.

What is the minimum thickness of flat slab?

The minimum thickness of a flat slab is taken. L/32 for end panels without drops. L/36 for end panels without drops.

Where is flat slab used?

Flat slabs are mostly used in large industrial structures, parking garages, ramps, warehouse, high rise buildings and hotels. 2. They are also used where uses of beams are not required.

What is the thickness of flat slab?

The flat slab should have a minimum thickness of 125 mm.

Which is the most critical section for flat slab?

Critical section for shear in case of flat slabs is at a distance of d/2 from the periphery of the column/the capital / the drop panel, where d is the effective depth.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of flat slab?

Thickness of flat slab is another very attractive benefit because thin slab provides the advantage of increased floor to ceiling height and lower cladding cost for the owner. However, there is profound lower limit to thickness of slab because extra reinforcements are needed to tackle design issues.

What are the uses of a flat slab roof?

Uses of Flab Slab: 1 Flat slabs are mostly used in large industrial structures, parking garages, ramps, warehouses, tall buildings and hotels. 2 They are used where the beam is not required. 3 They are also used where the structures requires less formwork. 4 Also provide better diffusion of light to the plain roof surface.

What is a flat slab floor system?

A flat slab is a two-way reinforced concrete slab that usually does not have beams and girders, and the loads are transferred directly to the supporting concrete columns. For more detailed definition: Flat Slab Floor System: Definition & Description Advantages of Flat Slab

What is the difference between a flat slab and a column?

The moments in the slab are higher near the column, so the slab is thickened near the column by providing drops. Sometimes the drops are called the capital of the pillar. A flat slab reduces the overall height of the structure. These slabs are capable of lifting concentrated loads.