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    The document discusses the Direct Design Method (DDM) for analyzing two-way slab systems subjected to gravity loads. The DDM divides the slab into column strips and middle strips. Each frame is then composed of a column strip and part of an adjacent middle strip. The DDM can only be used for slabs that satisfy the limitations stated in ACI 8.10.2, as outlined in the document. An example is provided to illustrate the DDM.

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    The document discusses the Direct Design Method (DDM) for analyzing two-way slab systems subjected to gravity loads. The DDM divides the slab into column strips and middle strips. Each frame is then composed of a column strip and part of an adjacent middle strip. The DDM can only be used for slabs that satisfy the limitations stated in ACI 8.10.2, as outlined in the document. An example is provided to illustrate the DDM.

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    The document discusses the Direct Design Method (DDM) for analyzing two-way slab systems subjected to gravity loads. The DDM divides the slab into column strips and middle strips. Each frame is then composed of a column strip and part of an adjacent middle strip. The DDM can only be used for slabs that satisfy the limitations stated in ACI 8.10.2, as outlined in the document. An example is provided to illustrate the DDM.

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    Concrete Design Ali N. Attiyah, Ph.D.

    Fourth Year 2015-2016


    Lecture three

    Direct Design Method

    To analyze building structural systems, there are different methods and Ch. 6 in ACI stated
    the provisions required for analysis. ACI 6.2.4 stated that Direct Design Method DDM
    could be used to analyze two-way slab systems applied to gravity loads (dead plus love
    loads).

    The DDM can be summarized in the following steps:

    The slab is divided into two types of strips: column strips and middle strips as stated in
    ACI 8.4.1.5 and ACI 8.4.1.6, respectively.

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    Concrete Design Ali N. Attiyah, Ph.D.
    Fourth Year 2015-2016

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    Fourth Year 2015-2016
    Hence, each frame will composed of column strip and part of middle strip.

    DDM is not general method and apply only for slabs satisfying the limitations of ACI
    8.10.2:

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    Fourth Year 2015-2016

    Example:

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