Design of Slab
Given Data:
• Length = 4m
• Breadth = 3.5m
• Live Load = 3kN/m2
• Floor Finish = 1kN/m2
• Assuming M20 grade concrete and Fe415 steel
• All edges are free to lift
Solution:
Step 1: Type of Slab
L/B = 4/3.5 = 1.14, which is less than 2
Therefore, it is two-way slab.
Step 2: Depth of Slab
From clause 23.2.1, l/d ratio for simply supported slab is 20
l/d = 20
d = 3500/(20xM.F) , assuming M.F = 1.34
d = 130mm, which is effective depth
To find overall depth,
D = d + half of diameter + nominal cover
Assuming 12mm diameter bar and from Table 16A (IS 456:2000), we
take 20mm nominal cover for mild condition and one hour fire rating.
D = 130 + ½ x 12 + 20 => D = 160mm
From clause 26.5.2.2, maximum diameter of reinforcing bar should
not exceed one-eight of total thickness of the slab.
1/8 x 160 = 20mm, which is less than 12mm. Hence OK.
Step 3: Effective Span
Leff = Clear Span + d
Lx = 3.5 + 0.13 = 3.63m
Ly = 4 + 0.13 = 4.13m
Or
Leff = Clear Span + c/c distance btw supports
Lx = 3.5 + 0.23 = 3.73m
Ly = 4 + 0.23 = 4.23m
So, we consider, Lxeff = 3.63m and Lyeff = 4.13m.
Step 4: Load Calculation
Assuming for 1m2 area of slab
Dead Load = 1m x1m x 0.16m x 25
= 4kN/m2
Live Load = 3kN/m2
Floor Finish = 1kN/m2
Total Load = 8kN/m2
Now by multiplying with partial safety factor, we get design load
Wu = 1.5 x 8 = 12kN/m2
Step 5: Calculation of Design Forces
Mux = α x x Wu x Lx2
Muy = α y x Wu x Lx2
W u X Lx
Vux = 2
Referring Table 27 and interpolating, we get
α x = 0.0839
α y = 0.0584
Mux = 13.12kN/m
Muy = 9.17kN/m
Vux = 21.78kN
Vuy = 24.78kN
Check for Mulim, = 0.138 x fck x bd2 = 46.6kN/m
d = √ Mu /(0.138 X 20 X 1000) => d = 68.94mm < dassumed
Hence it is safe against bending action
Step 6: Calculation of Reinforcement
0.5 fck 4.6 X Mu
Ast = fy X [1-√ 1− fck X b X d 2 ] x bd
Astx = 293.40mm2
Asty = 201.97mm2
0.12
Astmin = 100 x1000x160 = 192mm2
Assuming 12mm diameter bars,
π
Spacing, Sx = ( 4 x122x1000)/293.4 = 385mm
π
Sy = = ( 4 x122x1000)/201.9 = 560mm
Maximum spacing should be least of,
• 3d
• 300mm
So, we provide 12mm diameter bars at 300mm c/c along both
direction (x and y)
Step 7: Check for Shear
Vux
τ ux = bd = 0.17N/mm2
Vu y
τ uy = bd = 0.19N/mm2
From Table 19, τ u = 0.28N/mm2, so shear reinforcement is not
required.
Step 8: Reinforcement Details
• Astx = 12mm diameter bars at 300mm c/c
• Asty = 12mm diameter bars at 300mm c/c
• No torsional reinforcement because all edges are free to lift
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