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    This document discusses reinforced concrete slabs, which are important structural elements used in modern building construction. It describes how slabs can be cast either in-situ or prefabricated off-site. For in-situ slabs, formwork is constructed and reinforcing steel bars are placed within and then concrete is poured. The document outlines different types of slabs including flat slabs, ribbed and waffle slabs, and corrugated slabs. It provides advantages and disadvantages of flat slabs and benefits of ribbed and waffle slabs. Reinforcement in one-way and two-way slabs is also briefly explained.

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    This document discusses reinforced concrete slabs, which are important structural elements used in modern building construction. It describes how slabs can be cast either in-situ or prefabricated off-site. For in-situ slabs, formwork is constructed and reinforcing steel bars are placed within and then concrete is poured. The document outlines different types of slabs including flat slabs, ribbed and waffle slabs, and corrugated slabs. It provides advantages and disadvantages of flat slabs and benefits of ribbed and waffle slabs. Reinforcement in one-way and two-way slabs is also briefly explained.

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    This document discusses reinforced concrete slabs, which are important structural elements used in modern building construction. It describes how slabs can be cast either in-situ or prefabricated off-site. For in-situ slabs, formwork is constructed and reinforcing steel bars are placed within and then concrete is poured. The document outlines different types of slabs including flat slabs, ribbed and waffle slabs, and corrugated slabs. It provides advantages and disadvantages of flat slabs and benefits of ribbed and waffle slabs. Reinforcement in one-way and two-way slabs is also briefly explained.

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    This document discusses reinforced concrete slabs, which are important structural elements used in modern building construction. It describes how slabs can be cast either in-situ or prefabricated off-site. For in-situ slabs, formwork is constructed and reinforcing steel bars are placed within and then concrete is poured. The document outlines different types of slabs including flat slabs, ribbed and waffle slabs, and corrugated slabs. It provides advantages and disadvantages of flat slabs and benefits of ribbed and waffle slabs. Reinforcement in one-way and two-way slabs is also briefly explained.

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    The key takeaways are that reinforced concrete slabs are an important structural element in modern buildings and can be cast either prefabricated or in situ. Different types of slabs discussed include flat slabs, ribbed and waffle slabs, corrugated slabs.

    The different types of slabs discussed in the document are flat slabs, ribbed and waffle slabs, corrugated slabs.

    Some advantages of flat slabs are their simple formwork, lack of beams, and minimum structural depth. Disadvantages include medium spans, interference with mechanical ducting, and potential for high deflection.

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    Ar. Vikas Kumar Nirmal

    A Reinforced Concrete Slab is the one of the most important component in a


    building. It is a structural element of modern buildings. Slabs are supported
    on Columns and Beams.
    RCC Slabs whose thickness ranges from 10 to 50 centimetres are most often
    used for the construction of floors and ceilings.
    Thin concrete slabs are also used for exterior paving purpose.

    Construction Process
    A concrete slab can be cast in two ways: It could either be prefabricated or
    cast in situ.
    Prefabricated concrete slabs are cast in a factory and then transported to the
    site ready to be lowered into place between steel or concrete beams.
    They may be pre-stressed (in the factory), post-stressed (on site), or
    unstressed. Care should be taken to see that the supporting structure is built
    to the correct dimensions to avoid trouble with the fitting of slabs over the
    supporting structure.
    In situ concrete slabs are built on the building site using formwork.
    Formwork is a box-like setup in which concrete is poured for the construction
    of slabs.
    For reinforced concrete slabs, reinforcing steel bars are placed within the
    formwork and then the concrete is poured.
    Plastic tipped metal, or plastic bar chairs are used to hold the reinforcing
    steel bars away from the bottom and sides of the form-work, so that when
    the concrete sets it completely envelops the reinforcement.

    Types of Slabs
    Flat Slab:
    A flat slab is a one-way or two-way system with thickenings in the slab at the
    columns and load bearing walls called drop panels
    Advantages:
    Simple formwork
    No beams
    Minimum structural depth
    Doesnt require shear reinforcement
    Disadvantages:
    Medium spans
    Generally not suitable for supporting brittle (masonry) partitions
    Drop panels may interfere with larger mechanical ducting
    Vertical penetrations need to avoid area around columns
    For reinforced flat slabs, deflection at the middle strip may be critical.

    Types of Slabs
    Ribbed and waffle slabs
    Ribbed and waffle slabs provide a lighter and stiffer slab than an equivalent
    flat slab, reducing the extend of foundations. They provide a very good form
    where slab vibration is an issue, such as laboratories and hospitals.
    Benefits
    Flexible
    Relatively light, therefore less foundation costs and longer spans are
    economic speed of construction
    Fairly slim floor depths
    Robustness
    Excellent vibration control
    Thermal mass
    Good for services integration
    Durable finishes
    Fire resistance

    Types of Slabs
    Corrugated, usually where the concrete is poured into a corrugated steel
    tray. This improves strength and prevents the slab bending under its own
    weight. The corrugations run across the short dimension, from side to
    side.

    Reinforcement Design in Slabs


    A one way slab has structural strength in shortest direction.
    Main reinforcement should be along slabs short direction.
    A two way slab has structural strength in two directions.
    Main reinforcement runs both in short and long direction and stay
    perpendicularly with one another.

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