Prof.

Andrei M Reinhorn
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CIE429 RC Design
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Lecture #15
Ribbed (Joists) Slab
Instructor:
Andrei M. Reinhorn P.E. Ph.D.
Professor of Structural Engineering
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Desi gn of Fl at Sl abs Desi gn of Fl at Sl abs
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Sl abs Sl abs - - Ri bbed Sl abs Ri bbed Sl abs
One w ay j oi st s One w ay j oi st s
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Det ai l s of Const r uc t i on Det ai l s of Const r uc t i on
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Det ai l s of Const r uc t i on (2) Det ai l s of Const r uc t i on (2)
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The design has two steps:
1. Design of the top flat plate supported by the ribs (joists)
2. Design of the joists as T beams (integrally connected with
top flat slab
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Upper Fl at Pl at e Desi gn Upper Fl at Pl at e Desi gn
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Desi gn of J oi st s Desi gn of J oi st s
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Desi gn f or Fl ex ur e Desi gn f or Fl ex ur e
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Ver i f i c at i on of Shear Ver i f i c at i on of Shear
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Cross Section
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