Flat Slabs belongs to a two-way reinforced concrete slab that comes with without beams and girders. They are supported directly by columns and loads are transferred directly to the columns or load bearing walls.
The span of a flat plate floor is governed by the both the strength requirements and serviceability requirements represented by the deflection.
The function of this type of slab is to provide a plain ceiling surface, which will give the best diffusion of light.
Thickness of the flat slab is between 0.2m and 0.35m.
TYPES OF FLAT SLAB
Flat Slab
Flat Slab with drop panels
Flat Slab with column head/capital
Flat Slab with drop panel and column head/capital
Flat slabs are generally used in
- Parking garages
- Hotels
- Commercial buildings
- High-rise buildings
- Industrial Structures
- Places where beam projections are not desired and where the need of aesthetics view.