Civil Engineering - Structural Design Specifications - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Structural Design Specifications - Section 3 (Q.No. 4)
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The flat slab is a reinforced concrete slab with or without drops and is supported
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Agha Bilal said:
5 months ago
The correct answer is: on columns with or without a column head.
Here’s the explanation:
A flat slab is a type of reinforced concrete slab that is supported directly by columns, with or without column heads (also called drop panels). The key feature of a flat slab is the absence of beams, which distinguishes it from other slab systems. The slab can have drops (thickened portions around the columns) to enhance shear resistance and load distribution.
So, the correct options are:
- on columns without column head
- on columns with column head
The option "on beams" is incorrect because flat slabs are specifically designed to be supported directly by columns, not beams.
Here’s the explanation:
A flat slab is a type of reinforced concrete slab that is supported directly by columns, with or without column heads (also called drop panels). The key feature of a flat slab is the absence of beams, which distinguishes it from other slab systems. The slab can have drops (thickened portions around the columns) to enhance shear resistance and load distribution.
So, the correct options are:
- on columns without column head
- on columns with column head
The option "on beams" is incorrect because flat slabs are specifically designed to be supported directly by columns, not beams.
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