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Chapter 2. Analysis and Design of One-Way Ribbed Slabs: Figure 2-1 - Ribbed Slab Layout

This document discusses the analysis and design of one-way ribbed slabs. It describes ribbed slabs as having closely spaced concrete ribs that span in one direction and form a floor system. Elastic analysis methods or approximate methods can be used to analyze ribbed slabs. The document provides requirements for ribbed slab proportions, including maximum rib spacing and depth. It outlines the procedure for designing ribbed slabs, which involves analyzing shear and moments, designing the rib section for moment and reinforcement, checking shear resistance, and adding reinforcement in the concrete topping.

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Chapter 2. Analysis and Design of One-Way Ribbed Slabs: Figure 2-1 - Ribbed Slab Layout

This document discusses the analysis and design of one-way ribbed slabs. It describes ribbed slabs as having closely spaced concrete ribs that span in one direction and form a floor system. Elastic analysis methods or approximate methods can be used to analyze ribbed slabs. The document provides requirements for ribbed slab proportions, including maximum rib spacing and depth. It outlines the procedure for designing ribbed slabs, which involves analyzing shear and moments, designing the rib section for moment and reinforcement, checking shear resistance, and adding reinforcement in the concrete topping.

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AAiT, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Reinforced Concrete II

CHAPTER 2. ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF ONE-WAY RIBBED SLABS

2.1. INTRODUCTION
One-way slabs transmit their load mainly in one direction (i.e., the direction. of span). A 1m strip
is taken in the direction of span and treated similar to continuous beams.

Elastic analysis such as slope-deflection, moment distribution and matrix method or plastic
analysis or approximate method such as the use of moment coefficient or such methods as portal
or cantilever can be used.

2.2. ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF ONE-WAY SLABS


Long-span floors for relatively light live loads can be constructed as a series of closely spaced,
cast-in-place T-beams (or joists or ribs) with a cross section as shown in Figure 2-1figure 2.4-1.
The joists span one way between beams. Most often, removable metal forms referred to as fillers
or pans are used to form the joists. Occasionally, joist floors are built by using clay-tile fillers,
which serve as forms for the concrete in the ribs that are left in place to serve as the celling.

Figure 2-1 – Ribbed slab layout

Ribbed slabs are more economical than solid slabs for long spans with relatively light loads.
They may be constructed in a variety of ways as discussed above. Two principal methods of
construction are:

1. Ribbed slabs without permanent blocks,


2. Ribbed slabs with permanent hollow or solid blocks.

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Figure 2-2 (a) Ribbed slab; (b) ribbed slab with hollow blocks

Topping
Rib
Block

Figure 2-3 Typical ribbed slab cross-section


2.3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
The topping or concrete floor panels between ribs may or may not be considered to contribute to
the strength of the slab. The design of slabs with topping taken into account is discussed as
follows.

2.3.1. RIBBED SLAB PROPORTIONS


According to section 5.3.1 of EBCS EN 2004:2014 , ribbed or waffle slabs need not be treated as
discrete elements for the purpose of analysis, provided that the flange or structural topping and
transverse ribs have sufficient torsional stiffness. This may be assumed provided that the flange

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or structural topping and transverse ribs have sufficient torsional stiffness. This may be assumed
provided that:

1. The centers of ribs does not exceed 1.5 m;


2. The depth of the rib below the flange does not exceed 4 times its width
3. The depth of the flange is at least 1/10 of the clear distance between ribs or 50mm,
whichever is the greater
4. Transverse ribs are provided at a clear spacing not exceeding 10 times the overall depth
of the slab.

Note: The minimum flange thickness of 50 mm may be reduced to 40 mm where permanent


blocks are incorporated between the ribs. This exception applies for slabs with clay blocks
only.

2.4. PROCEDURE FOR DESIGN OF RIBBED SLABS


1. Shear forces and moments (Analysis): Shear forces and moments for continuous ribbed
slabs can be obtained by elastic analysis with due consideration to live load variation.
2. Design for moment and moment reinforcement: The mid-span section is designed as a
T-beam with flange width equal to the distance between ribs (the effective flange width
should be calculated and checked if it is less that the center to center distance between the
ribs). The support section is designed as a rectangular beam. The slab may be made solid
near the support to increase shear resistance. Moment reinforcement consisting of one or
more bars is provided in the top and bottom of the ribs. If appropriate, bars can be
curtailed in a similar way to bars in solid slabs
3. Shear resistance and shear reinforcement: The shear verification is carried out for the
critical section of the rib with the same procedure as in a rectangular beam section. Shear
verification should also be carried out for the section between the flange and the rib
according to EBCS EN 2004:2014 Section 6.2.4.
4. Reinforcement in the topping: Mesh reinforcement with a cross-sectional area of not
less than 0.12% of the area of the topping in each direction should be provided. The
spacing of wires should not exceed one-half the center-to-center distance of the ribs. The
mesh is placed in the center of the topping and requirements of cover in the code should
be satisfied.
If the ribs are widely spaced the topping may need to be designed for moment and shear
as a continuous one-way slab between ribs.

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