Framed, Two-Way, Conventionally Reinforced, Concrete Flat Slab and Flat Plate Construction and Design

D. Matthew Stuart, P.E., S.E., F.ASCE, SECB

Course Outline

This course includes the following information:

1. Flat Plate and Flat Slab Systems:  

1. Flat Plates:  

i.                 Slab Thickness

ii.               Column Dimensions

iii.             Aspect Ratio

 

2. Flat Slabs:  

i.                 Slab and Drop Panel Thickness

ii.               Column Dimensions

iii.             Aspect Ratio

 

 

 

2. Methods of Analysis:  

1. General Discussion:  

i.                 Design Strips and Gravity and Lateral Load Analysis

ii.               Shear Transfer

iii.             Moment Transfer

 

2. Direct Design Method:  

i.                 Factored Moments

 

3. Equivalent Frame Method:  

i.                 Slab-Beams

ii.               Columns

iii.             Torsional Members

iv.             Equivalent Columns

v.               Arrangement of Live Load

vi.             Factored Moments

 

4. Other Methods:

i.                 FEA

ii.               Explicit Transverse Torsional Member Method

 

3. Openings in Two-Way Concrete Floor Slabs:  

1. Openings in New Slabs
2. Openings in Existing Slabs  

4.     Reinforcement Placement

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will understand:

• Flat plate systems;
• How to determine flat plates slab thickness;
• The impact of column dimensions on flat plates;
• Optimal flat plate aspect ratios;
• Flat slab systems;
• Flat slab and drop panel thicknesses required;
• The impact of column dimensions on flat slabs;
• Optimal flat slab aspect ratios;
• Methods of two-way analysis;
• Design strips;
• Methods of gravity and lateral load analysis;
• Methods of shear transfer;
• Methods of unbalanced moment transfer;
• The use of the Direct Design Method (DDM);
• The use of the Equivalent Frame Method (EFM);
• EFM slab-beams modeling;
• EFM columns modeling;
• EFM attached torsional members;
• EFM equivalent columns;
• The importance of the arrangement of patterned or skipped live loading;
• Other methods of analysis including the Explicit Transverse Torsional Member Method;
• Openings in new and existing two-way concrete floor slabs; and
• Reinforcement placement in two-way slabs.
  
  

Intended Audience

This course is intended for structural engineers and architects.

Benefit to Attendees

A student of this course will gain an understanding of basic framed, two-way, conventionally reinforced, concrete flat slab and flat plate construction and design.

Course Introduction

The purpose of this course is to introduce the user to the different types of two-way, conventionally reinforced, concrete flat slab and flat plate systems and their design and construction.

Course Content

In this lesson, you are required to study the following course content in PDF format:

Framed, Two-Way, Conventionally Reinforced, Concrete Flat Slab and Flat Plate Construction and Design

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Course Summary

This course provides insights into the many different types of two-way, conventionally reinforced, concrete flat slab and flat plate systems and their design and construction.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following website:

www.concrete.com
www.cement.com
www.crsi.com

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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