Design of cast-in-situ reinforced concrete one-way slabs

In practice, slabs are the horizontal and Structural components in buile lings that separate storey Jrom slorey and roof. They can also be used as shallow foundation, cover or wall Panels in liquid-containing tanks, technical floors in utility stations, desk slabs in bridges, etc.

Cast-in-situ reinforced concrete (RC) slabs supported by beams or wally. so- called slab-and-beam systems, are commonly used in civil and. industrial construction owing to the following advantages: (i) Good ‘oad Fearing capacity; (ii) Good stiffness; (iii) Easy for maintenance; (ivi Good tlre resistance, (v) Flexible for both indoor and outdoor use purposes, etc.