slabs

refers to a flat, horizontal structural element typically used to provide a covering or a floor within a building

slab refers to a ____, _________ _________ _______ typically used to provide a covering or a floor within a building

The three main types of slabs are:

• one way slab

• two way slab

• flat slab

• three way slab

This type of slab is supported on two opposite sides only and is designed to resist bending in one direction.

• two way slab

• one way slab

• flat slab

• none

This type of slab is suitable for square or nearly square-shaped areas and is designed to resist bending in two perpendicular directions.

• two way slab

• one way slab

• flat slab

• none

characterized by having no beams between columns, providing a flat soffit (underside). They are often used in areas where a flexible and open layout is desired. Reinforcement is typically provided within the slab itself.

• one way slab

• two way slab

• flat slab

• none

It is the primary horizontal element that carries gravity loads and transfers it to the supporting beams or to vertical elements such as walls or columns

It also serves as a diaphragm to help resist lateral loads such as wind loads and earthquake loads.

Recommended sizing of slab refers to its _________

Concrete slabs and composite topping slabs serving as diaphragm used to transmit earthquake forces shall be at least __ mm thick