29 Presentation On Flat Slabs
29 Presentation On Flat Slabs
29 Presentation On Flat Slabs
INTRODUCTION
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
• Flat slabs were originally invented in the U.S.A in year
1906.
• This was the start of these type of construction.
• Many slabs were load-tested between 1910-20 in U.S.A.
• 1914 Nicholas proposed a method of analysis of these slab
based on simple statics, this method is know as direct
design method.
BASIC DEFINITION OF FLAT
SLAB
The term flat slab means a reinforces concrete slab with or
without drop, supported generally without beams, by
column with or without flared column heads.
APPLICATION OF FLAT SLAB
In the case of high rise building thinner slabs are required
so that additional floors can be added.
For the speedy construction of the project.
The amount of steel required is much less than in normal
RCC structure.
The moulds can be used No. of times as per the demand.
Due to reduce beam section the load transferred to
foundation is less compared to that of RCC structure.
The structure is crack free as the whole structure is in
compression.
Large span of slab can obtain easily.
ADVANTAGES OF FLAT SLAB
Floor to floor height reduction
Faster construction
Early formwork stripping
Water resistant properties
Saving in materials.
Reduced foundation load
Greater column free areas
Architectural freedom
Reduced construction costs
LIMITATION OF FLAT SLAB
Careful handling of prefabricated components such as
concrete panels or steel and glass panels is required.
Attention has to be paid to the strength and corrosion-
resistance of the joining of prefabricated sections to avoid
failure of the joint.
Similarly, leaks can form at joints in prefabricated
components.
Transportation costs may be higher for voluminous
prefabricated sections than for the materials of which they
are made, which can often be packed more compactly.
CLASSIFICATION OF FLAT
SLAB SYSTEM
1. Solid flat slab(or flat plate)
2. Solid flat slab with drop panels
3. Solid flat slab with column heads
4. Banded flat slab
METHOD OF
CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM
The flat slabs can be cast-in-situ (cast-in-place). Else,the
slabs can be precast at ground level and lifted to the final
height. The later type of slabs is called lift slabs.