SLAB

Reference: NSCP 2015 and ACI

Section 1: Length 4m, Width 3m

'
f c=21 MPa
fy=276 MPa

A. Verify if one way or two-way slab

s
m=
l
3
m=
4
m=0.75 ≥ 0.5 ( Two−way slab )
B. Compute the minimum slab thickness and effective depth
l
h min=
24
4000 fy
h min= (0.4 + )
24 700
h min=132 mm ( use 150 mm )

1 ¯
d=h−covering ( usually 20 mm )− ( main diameter )
2
1
d=150−20− (12 )
2
d=124 mm

C. Compute the factors load (consider 1-meter strip in short direction)

Dead load:
a. Roof

Metal roofing and purlins - 0.140 ( kN

m2 )
( 1 m )=0.140 kN /m

(
Rafters and Bracing - 0.24
kN
m2 )
(1 m )=0.24 kN /m

b. Wall

(
Exterior Wall (6’’ CHB) - 3.45
kN
m2 )
( 1 m) =3.45 kN /m
 Interior Wall (CHB plastered) - 1.72 ( kN
m
2 )
( 1m )=1.72 kN /m

c. Floor Finishes

Ceramic 20 mm tiles - 1.1 ( kN

m
2 )
( 1m )=1.1 kN /m

d. Ceiling

( kNm ) ( 1m )=1kN /m
Ceiling loads - 1 2

e. Weight of slab -

( unit weight of concrete ) × ( slabthickness ) × ( b ) → 23.56

( kN
m3 )
( 0.15 m ) ( 1m )=3.534 kN / m

kN
Total Dead Load=10.424
m

Live load:

(
Basic Floor Area (Residential) - 1.9
kN
m2 )
( 1 m) =1.9 kN /m

(
Basic Floor Area (Balcony) - 2.9
kN
m2 )
( 1 m )=2.9 kN /m

kN
Total Live Load=4.8
m
Compute for Wu:
Wu=1.2 ( Dl ) +1.6 ( Ll )

Wu=1.2 10.424 ( kN
m ) (
+ 1.6 4.8
kN
m )
kN
Wu=20.1888
m

D. Check ACI Table 2 coefficients for dead load positive moment and live load positive moment in
Two-way slab if m=0.75 , case no . 4

Positive Moment:

Compute the moments using ACI coefficients

 C s=0.043
C l=0.013
C Dl =0.043
+m

C ¿ =0.052
+m

+ Mu Dl=0.043(Wu Dl )¿ + Mu ¿=0.052(Wu¿ ) ¿
+ Mu Dl =0.043(10.424 kN /m)¿ + Mu ¿=0.052(4.8 kN /m) ¿
kN kN
+ Mu Dl =4.034 (1.2) + Mu ¿=2.2464 (1.6)
m m
kN kN
+ Mu Dl=4.841 + Mu ¿=3.59424
m m
+ Mu=8.435 kN /m
To be safe in flexure:

Mu actual ≤ Mu allowable → ∅ b d 2 f ' cw ( 1−0.59 w )

6
6.675 ×10 =(0.9)(1000) ¿
w=0.02954
Compute the steel reinforcement:
'
wf c
ρ=
fy
( 0.02954 )( 21 )
ρ=
276
ρ=0.002248

1.4
ρ min =
fy
ρ min =0.00507

ρ ≤ ρmin ( not okay )

So, ( ρ ) ( 43 )=¿ 0.002997, use this value of ρ

As= ρbd
As=( 0.002997 )( 1000 ) ( 124 )
2
As=371.628 mm

371.628
N of 12mm ∅ bars=
π
¿¿
4
Compute for spacing:
1000
s= =304.321 mm , say 300 mm
3.286
Maximum spacing required by the code:
a. 3 ( h )=3 ( 150 )=450 mm okay !
b. 450 mm

Temperature and shrinkage for fy<410 MPa

Ast=0.002 A g
Ast=0.002 ( 1000 ) ( 150 )
2 2
Ast=300 mm < As=371.628 mm , Flexure

Negative Moment:

Check ACI Table 13.4 for Two-way slab coefficients for m=0.75 case no .4
0.75 C s=0.076

0.75 C L =0.024

2
−Mu=C l w u L
kN
−Mu=( 0.024)(20.1888 )¿
m
kN
−Mu=7.752
m

To be safe in flexure:

Mu actual ≤ Mu allowable → ∅ b d 2 f ' cw ( 1−0.59 w )

6
7.752× 10 =(0.9)(1000)¿
w=0.0271
Compute the steel reinforcement:
Main Bar:
'
wf c
ρ=
fy
( 0.0271 ) ( 21 )
ρ=
276
ρ=0.00206

1.4
ρ min =
fy
 ρ min =0.00507

ρ ≤ ρmin ( not okay )

So, ( ρ ) ( 43 )=¿ 0.00275, use this value of ρ

As= ρbd
As=( 0.00275 )( 1000 ) ( 124 )
2
As=341 mm

341
N of 12mm ∅ bars=
π
¿¿
4
Compute for spacing:
1000
−s= =331.67 mm , say 300 m
3.015

Temperature and shrinkage for fy<410 MPa

Ast=0.002 A g
Ast=0.002 ( 1000 ) ( 150 )
Ast=300 mm2< As=341 mm2 , Flexure

Maximum spacing required by the code:

a. 3 ( h )=3 ( 150 )=450 mm okay !
b. 450 mm

Section 2: Length 3m, Width 2m

f ' c=21 MPa

fy=276 MPa

A. Verify if one way or two-way slab

s
m=
l
2
m=
3
m=0.67 ≥ 0.5 ( Two−way slab )

B. Compute the minimum slab thickness and effective depth

 l
h min=
24
3000 fy
h min= (0.4+ )
24 700
h min=99.29 mm ( use 100 mm )

1 ¯
d=h−covering ( usually 20 mm )− ( main diameter )
2
1
d=100−20− (12 )
2
d=74 mm

C. Compute the factors load (consider 1-meter strip in short direction)

Dead load:
f. Roof

Metal roofing and purlins - 0.140( kN

m
2)( 1 m )=0.140 kN /m

(
Rafters and Bracing - 0.24
kN
m
2 )
(1 m )=0.24 kN /m

g. Wall

(
Exterior Wall (6’’ CHB) - 3.45
kN
m
2 )
( 1 m) =3.45 kN /m

(kN
)
Interior Wall (CHB plastered) - 1.72 2 ( 1m )=1.72 kN /m
m
h. Floor Finishes

(
Ceramic 20 mm tiles - 1.1
kN
m
2 )
( 1m )=1.1 kN /m

i. Ceiling

( )
Ceiling loads - 1
kN
m2
( 1m )=1kN /m

j. Weight of slab -

( unit weight of concrete ) × ( slabthickness ) × ( b ) → 23.56

( kN
m3 )
( 0.15 m ) ( 1m )=3.534 kN / m

kN
Total Dead Load=10.424
m

Live load:
 (
Basic Floor Area (Residential) - 1.9
kN
m
2 )
( 1 m) =1.9 kN /m

(
Basic Floor Area (Balcony) - 2.9
kN
m
2)( 1 m )=2.9 kN /m

kN
Total Live Load=4.8
m
Compute for Wu:
Wu=1.2 ( D l ) +1.6 ( Ll )

(
Wu=1.2 10.424
kN
m ) (
+ 1.6 4.8
kN
m )
kN
Wu=20.1888
m

D. Check ACI Table 2 coefficients for dead load positive moment and live load positive moment in
Two-way slab if m=0.65 , case 4

Positive Moment:
Compute the moments using ACI coefficients

C s=0.050
C l=0.009
C Dl =0.050
+m

C ¿ =0.062
+m

+ Mu Dl =0.050(Wu Dl )¿ + Mu ¿=0.062(Wu¿ ) ¿
+ Mu Dl =0.050(10.424 kN /m)¿ + Mu ¿=0.062(4.8 kN /m) ¿
kN kN
+ Mu Dl =2.0848 (1.2) + Mu ¿=1.1904 (1.6)
m m
kN kN
+ Mu Dl =2.50176 + Mu ¿=1.90464
m m
+ Mu=4.4064 kN /m
To be safe in flexure:
2 '
Mu actual ≤ Mu allowable → ∅ b d f cw ( 1−0.59 w )
4.4064 ×106=(0.9)(1000)¿
w=0.0437
Compute the steel reinforcement:
Main Bar:
 '
wf c
ρ=
fy
( 0.0437 )( 21 )
ρ=
276
ρ=0.003325

1.4
ρ min =
fy
ρ min =0.00507

ρ ≤ ρmin ( not okay )

So, ( ρ ) ( 43 )=¿ 0.00443, use this value of ρ

As= ρbd
As=( 0.00443 )( 1000 ) ( 74 )
2
As=327.82 mm

327.82
N of 12mm ∅ bars=
π
¿¿
4
Compute for spacing:
1000
s= =344.95 mm , say 300 mm
2.899

Maximum spacing required by the code:

c. 3 ( h )=3 ( 150 )=450 mm okay !
d. 450 mm

Temperature and shrinkage for fy<410 MPa

Ast =0.002 A g
Ast =0.002 ( 1000 ) ( 150 )
2
Ast =300 mm< As=327.82 mm , Flexure

E. Negative Moment:
Check ACI Table 13.4 for Two-way slab coefficients for m=0.65 case no .4

0.65 C s=0.085
 0.65 C L =0.015
0.65 C s=0.085
2
−Mu=C s wu s
kN
−Mu=(0.085)(20.1888 )¿
m
kN
−Mu=6.864
m

To be safe in flexure:

Mu actual ≤ Mu allowable → ∅ b d 2 f ' cw ( 1−0.59 w )

6.864 × 106=(0.9)(1000) ¿
w=0.0691
Compute the steel reinforcement:
Main Bar:
'
wf c
ρ=
fy
( 0.0376 )( 21 )
ρ=
276
ρ=0.00526

1.4
ρ min =
fy
ρ min =0.00507

ρ ≥ ρmin ( okay )

As= ρbd
As=( 0.00526 )( 1000 ) ( 124 )
As=329.24 mm2

389.24
N of 12mm ∅ bars=
π
¿¿
4
Compute for spacing:
1000
−s= =290 mm , say 300 mm
3.935

Temperature and shrinkage for fy<410 MPa

Ast=0.002 A g
Ast=0.002 ( 1000 ) ( 150 )
Ast=300 mm2< As=329.24 mm2 , Flexure
 Maximum spacing required by the code:
a. 3 ( h )=3 ( 150 )=450 mm okay !
b. 450 mm

Section 3: Length 2.5m, Width 2m

f ' c=21 MPa

fy=276 MPa

A. Verify if one way or two-way slab

s
m=
l
2
m=
2.5
m=0.80 ≥ 0.5 ( Two−way slab )

B. Compute the minimum slab thickness and effective depth

l
h min=
24
2500 fy
h min= (0.4+ )
28 700
h min=70.92 mm ( use 80 mm )

1 ¯
d=h−covering ( usually 20 mm )− ( main diameter )
2
1
d=80−20− ( 12 )
2
d=54 mm

C. Compute the factors load (consider 1-meter strip in short direction)

Dead load:
a. Roof

(
Metal roofing and purlins - 0.140
kN
m
2 )
( 1 m )=0.140 kN /m
 Rafters and Bracing - 0.24 ( kN
m
2 )
(1 m )=0.24 kN /m

b. Wall

Exterior Wall (6’’ CHB) - 3.45

kN
m
2( )
( 1 m) =3.45 kN /m

kN
( )
Interior Wall (CHB plastered) - 1.72 2 ( 1m )=1.72 kN /m
m
c. Floor Finishes

Ceramic 20 mm tiles - 1.1 ( kN

m
2 )
( 1m )=1.1 kN /m

d. Ceiling

( kNm ) ( 1m )=1kN /m
Ceiling loads - 1 2

e. Weight of slab -

( unit weight of concrete ) × ( slabthickness ) × ( b ) → 23.56

( kN
m3 )
( 0.15 m ) ( 1m )=3.534 kN / m

kN
Total Dead Load=10.424
m

Live load:

(
Basic Floor Area (Residential) - 1.9
kN
m2 )
( 1 m) =1.9 kN /m

(
Basic Floor Area (Balcony) - 2.9
kN
m2 )
( 1 m )=2.9 kN /m

kN
Total Live Load=4.8
m
Compute for Wu:
Wu=1.2 ( Dl ) +1.6 ( Ll )

Wu=1.2 6.634 ( kN
m ) (
+1.6 4.8
kN
m )
kN
Wu=20.1888
m

D. Check ACI Table 2 coefficients for dead load positive moment and live load positive moment in
Two-way slab if m=0.80 , case no . 6

Positive Moment:
 Compute the moments using ACI coefficients

C s=0.034
C l=0.020
C Dl =0.034
+m

C ¿ =0.051
+m

+ Mu Dl=0.034(Wu Dl ) ¿ + Mu ¿=0.051(Wu¿ ) ¿
+ Mu Dl =0.034(10.424 kN /m)¿ + Mu ¿=0.051(4.8 kN /m) ¿
kN kN
+ Mu Dl =1.42 (1.2) + Mu ¿=0.979 (1.6)
m m
kN kN
+ Mu Dl =1.7 + Mu ¿=1.567
m m
+ Mu=3.267 kN /m
To be safe in flexure:
2 '
Mu actual ≤ Mu allowable → ∅ b d f cw ( 1−0.59 w )
6
3.267 ×10 =( 0.9)(1000) ¿
w=0.0617
Compute the steel reinforcement:
'
wf c
ρ=
fy
( 0.0617 )( 21 )
ρ=
276
ρ=0.00469

1.4
ρ min =
fy
ρ min =0.00507

ρ ≤ ρmin ( not okay )

So, ( ρ ) ( 43 )=¿ 0.006253, use this value of ρ

As= ρbd
As=( 0.006253 )( 1000 ) ( 54 )
2
As=337.662 mm
 377.662
N of 12mm ∅ bars=
π
¿¿
4
Compute for spacing:
1000
s= =303.03 mm , say 300 mm
3.3

Maximum spacing required by the code:

e. 3 ( h )=3 ( 150 )=450 mm okay !
f. 450 mm

Temperature and shrinkage for fy<410 MPa

Ast=0.002 A g
Ast=0.002 ( 1000 ) ( 150 )
Ast=300 mm2< As=337.662 mm2 , Flexure

Negative Moment:

Check ACI Table 13.4 for Two-way slab coefficients for m=0.80 case no .6
0.80 C s=0.086

0.80 C L =0.061

2
−Mu=C l w u s
kN
−Mu=(0.086)( 20.1888 )¿
m
kN
−Mu=4.9261
m

To be safe in flexure:

Mu actual ≤ Mu allowable → ∅ b d 2 f ' cw ( 1−0.59 w )

4.9261 ×10 6=(0.9)(1000)¿
w=0.0947
Compute the steel reinforcement:
'
wf c
ρ=
fy
( 0.0947 )( 21 )
ρ=
276
 ρ=0.00721

1.4
ρ min =
fy
ρ min =0.00507

ρ ≥ ρmin ( okay )

As= ρbd
As=( 0.00721 ) ( 1000 ) ( 54 )
As=389.43 mm2

389.43
N of 12mm ∅ bars=
π
¿¿
4
Compute for spacing:
1000
−s= =290.70 mm , say 300 mm
3.015

Temperature and shrinkage for fy<410 MPa

Ast=0.002 A g
Ast=0.002 ( 1000 ) ( 150 )
Ast=300 mm2< As=389.43 mm2 , Flexure

Maximum spacing required by the code:

c. 3 ( h )=3 ( 150 )=450 mm okay !
d. 450 mm

Section 4: Length 4m, Width 2.5m

f ' c=21 MPa

fy=276 MPa

A. Verify if one way or two-way slab

s
m=
l
 2.5
m=
4
m=0.6 ≥ 0.5 ( Two−way slab )

B. Compute the minimum slab thickness and effective depth

l
h min=
24
4000 fy
h min= (0.4 + )
24 700
h min=132.38 mm ( use 150 mm )
1 ¯
d=h−covering ( usually 20 mm )− ( main diameter )
2
1
d=150−20− (12 )
2
d=124 mm

C. Compute the factors load (consider 1-meter strip in short direction)

Dead load:
f. Roof

Metal roofing and purlins - 0.140 ( kN

m2 )
( 1 m )=0.140 kN /m

Rafters and Bracing - 0.24( kN

m2 )
(1 m )=0.24 kN /m

g. Wall

Exterior Wall (6’’ CHB) - 3.45 (

kN
m2 )
( 1 m) =3.45 kN /m

kN
( )
Interior Wall (CHB plastered) - 1.72 2 ( 1m )=1.72 kN /m
m
h. Floor Finishes

Ceramic 20 mm tiles - 1.1 ( kN

m2 )
( 1m )=1.1 kN /m

i. Ceiling

( kNm ) ( 1m )=1kN /m
Ceiling loads - 1 2

j. Weight of slab -

( unit weight of concrete ) × ( slabthickness ) × ( b ) → 23.56

( kN
m3 )
( 0.15 m ) ( 1m )=3.534 kN / m
 kN
Total Dead Load=10.424
m

Live load:

(
Basic Floor Area (Residential) - 1.9
kN
m2 )
( 1 m) =1.9 kN /m

(
Basic Floor Area (Balcony) - 2.9
kN
m2 )
( 1 m )=2.9 kN /m

kN
Total Live Load=4.8
m
Compute for Wu:
Wu=1.2 ( Dl ) +1.6 ( Ll )

(
Wu=1.2 6.634
kN
m ) (
+1.6 4.8
kN
m )
kN
Wu=20.1888
m

D. Check ACI Table 2 coefficients for dead load positive moment and live load positive moment in
Two-way slab if m=0.60 , case no . 4

Positive Moment:

Compute the moments using ACI coefficients

C s=0.053
C l=0.007
C Dl =0.053
+m

C ¿ =0.067
+m

+ Mu Dl=0.053(Wu Dl )¿ + Mu ¿=0.067(Wu ¿ )¿
+ Mu Dl =0.053(10.424 kN /m)¿ + Mu ¿=0.067(4.8 kN /m) ¿
kN kN
+ Mu Dl =3.453 (1.2) + Mu ¿=2.01 (1.6)
m m
kN kN
+ Mu Dl =4.144 + Mu ¿=3.216
m m
+ Mu=7.36 kN /m
To be safe in flexure:
 2 '
Mu actual ≤ Mu allowable → ∅ b d f cw ( 1−0.59 w )
6
7.36 ×10 =(0.9)(1000)¿
w=0.0257
Compute the steel reinforcement:
'
wf c
ρ=
fy
( 0.0257 )( 21 )
ρ=
276
ρ=0.00196

1.4
ρ min =
fy
ρ min =0.00507

ρ ≤ ρmin ( not okay )

So, ( ρ ) ( 43 )=¿ 0.002613, use this value of ρ

As= ρbd
As=( 0.002613 )( 1000 ) ( 124 )
2
As=324.012 mm

428.64
N of 12mm ∅ bars=
π
¿¿
4
Compute for spacing:
1000
s= =349.65 mm , say 300 mm
2.86

Maximum spacing required by the code:

g. 3 ( h )=3 ( 150 )=450 mm okay !
h. 450 mm

Temperature and shrinkage for fy<410 MPa

Ast =0.002 A g
Ast =0.002 ( 1000 ) ( 150 )
2 2
Ast =300 mm < As=324.012 mm , Flexure
Negative Moment:

Check ACI Table 13.4 for Two-way slab coefficients for m=0.65 case no .6
0.65 C s=0.089
2
−Mu=C l w u s
kN
−Mu=(0.089)(20.1888 )¿
m
kN
−Mu=4.9261
m

To be safe in flexure:

Mu actual ≤ Mu allowable → ∅ b d 2 f ' cw ( 1−0.59 w )

4.9261 ×10 6=(0.9)(1000)¿
w=0.0947
Compute the steel reinforcement:
wf'c
ρ=
fy
( 0.0947 )( 21 )
ρ=
276
ρ=0.00721

1.4
ρ min =
fy
ρ min =0.00507

ρ ≥ ρmin ( okay )

As= ρbd
As=( 0.00721 ) ( 1000 ) ( 54 )
As=389.43 mm2

389.43
N of 12mm ∅ bars=
π
¿¿
4
Compute for spacing:
1000
−s= =290.70 mm , say 300 mm
3.015

Temperature and shrinkage for fy<410 MPa

Ast=0.002 A g
 Ast=0.002 ( 1000 ) ( 150 )
Ast=300 mm2< As=389.43 mm2 , Flexure

Maximum spacing required by the code:

e. 3 ( h )=3 ( 150 )=450 mm okay !
f. 450 mm

TABULATE FOR STEEL REINFORCEMENT (SLABS @ SLABS 1-4)

SECTION Mu Ru REQ’D USE As SPACING

(kN.m) (MPa) P P (mm2 ¿ (mm)

1
2

3
4

6
7