Procedure for Two-way Slabs

step
llowing step by step procedure may be followed for design of two-way simply
7t slabs

Based on the span/overall

depth ratio for shorter span, the overall depth
m2v be found. AllOwing a suitable cover (min of 15 mm.) the effective
depth maybe assumed. The minimum practical depth of slab is 90 to
100 mm.

Calculate the design load for the slab adopting suitable safety factor

DetermineL ratios the shorter span) and the moment

(where L, is
coefficients from Table 7.4 and calculate the moments M and My

Check for depth from M=Kfek b d

for shear stresses.
() Calculate maximum shear and check

in both the directions from the corresponding

Calculate the steel required For slabs
allowed 3 d or 450 mm.
moments. Check for maximum spacing
to 200 mm.
Ess than 300 mm, limit spacing

span/depth ratio for deflection is based

n) Check for The
deflection control.
an
L and A_t
directions.
Vin) Check for minimum
steel in both
cracking for
0r the edge strips.
reinforcement on
x) Based o Othe support
conditions provide