DESIGN OF SLABS

Module IV
OVERVIEW
• Introduction- one-way and two-way action of slabs

• Load distribution in a slab

• IS recommendations for design of slabs

design of one-way slab
cantilever slab

• Concepts of detailing of continuous slab –code

coefficients.
 Slabs -Introduction

Slabs, used in floors and roofs of buildings mostly integrated

with the supporting beams, carry the distributed loads
primarily by bending
Classification of slabs
1. One-way slab
2. Two-way slab
3. Flat slabs
4. Flat plates
Main reinforcement is provided in shorter span and
distribution reinforcement is provided in longer span.

Distribution or transverse reinforcement are provided to

distribute any unevenness that may occur in loading and for
temperature and shrinkage effect in that direction
Load distribution in one-way slab
Load distribution in Two-way slab
Flat slabs
These type of reinforced slabs are supported directly by
columns or caps, without the use of beams.

This type of slab is generally easy to construct and requires

little formwork.

The loads are directly transferred to the columns.

Flat plates
Flat plates can be constructed as either one-way or two-way
slabs and are directly supported by columns or walls.

The advantages of adopting flat plates are low-cost

formwork, exposed flat ceilings, and faster construction.
Design of One-way Slabs