Topic: Analysis of Slab

Teacher: Md. Saniul Haque Mahi

Difference between One Way Slab and Two Way Slab System

One Way Slab Two Way Slab

1 In one way slab, the ratio of longer span panel (L) In two way slab, the ratio of longer span
to shorter span panel (B) is equal or greater than panel (L) to shorter span panel (B) is less
2. Thus, L/B ≥ 2 than 2. Thus, L/B < 2.

2 Slab panel is supported on two opposite sides in Slab panel is supported on four sides of two-
short direction of one-way slab way slab.

3 One way slab bends or deflect in a direction Two way slab bend or deflect in both
perpendicular to the supporting edges directions.

4 Deflected shape of one way slab is cylindrical. Deflected shape of two way slab is dish-
shaped.

5 one way slab has structural strength in shortest Two way slab has structural strength in the
direction shortest direction

6 Main reinforcement is provided in only one Main reinforcement is provided in both the
direction for one way slabs. direction for two way slabs.
 10’

Y
100 psf
20’ 100 100
F’c=4ksi

Fy= 60 ksi
X

perimeter
Thickness=
180

100 psf

10’
100
2 X 102
w L 1000
Mmax= = =1.25 kft / ft
8 8
Membrane: can’t take out of plane stress.

Plate: can’t take in plane stress.

Shell: can take both stresses.

Out of plane

In plane