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SECTION 407- ONE-WAY SLAB (NSCP 2015) Table 406.5.2- Approximate moments for nonprestressed continuous
-bending in one direction only beams and one-way slabs
Moment Location Condition Mu
Breadth to length ratio, m Discontinuous end integral with 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛2 /14
𝑆 End span support
𝑚= < 0.50
𝐿 Positive Discontinuous end 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛2 /11
Where:A unrestrained
S= clear short span Interior All 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛2 /16
L=clear long span spans
Interior Member built integrally with 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛2 /24
Table 407.3.1.1 Minimum Thickness of Solid Non-Prestressed One-Way face of supporting spandrel beam
Slabs exterior Member built integrally with 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛2 /16
Support Condition Minimum h[1] support supporting column
Simply supported 𝑙/20 Exterior Two span 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛2 /9
One-end continuous 𝑙/24 face of
Both end continuous 𝑙/28 first More than two spans 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛2 /10
Cantilever 𝑙/10 interior
Expression applicable for normal weight concrete and 𝑓𝑦 = 420 𝑀𝑃𝑎. For other
[1] Negative[1] support
cases, minimum h shall be modified in accordance with Section 407.3.1.1.3 Face of
other All 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛2 /11
Sec.407.3.1.1.1 For 𝑓𝑦 other than 420 MPa , the expressions in Table 407.3.1.1 supports
shall be multiplied by (𝟎. 𝟒 + 𝒇𝒚 /𝟕𝟎𝟎) Face of (a) slabs with span not
all exceeding 3 m
Sec.407.3.1.1.2 For non-prestressed slabs made of lightweight concrete having supports (b) beams where ratio of sum 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛2 /12
𝑤𝑐 in the range of 1440 to 1840 kg/m3, the expressions in Table 407.3.1.1 shall satisfying of column stiffness to beam
be multiplied by the greater of (a) and (b) (a) or stiffness exceeds 8 at each
a. 𝟏. 𝟔𝟓 − 𝟎. 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟑𝒘𝒄 (b) end of span
b. 𝟏. 𝟎𝟗 [1]To calculate negative moments, 𝑙𝑛 shall be the average of the adjacent clear span
length.

SITUATION 1. The figure shows the plan and cross-section of a solid one-way slab. Table 406.5.4- Approximate shears for nonprestressed continuous beams
and one-way slabs
Location Vu
Exterior face of first interior 1.15𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛 /2
support
Face of all other supports 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛 /2

SITUATION 4. A fully continuous monolithic floor system consists of slab as shown.

Use ACI moment coefficient as follows.
1 1
-M (interior support) = +M (midspan) =
12 16

1. Find the minimum thickness of slab S1.

2. Find the minimum thickness of slab S2.
3. Find the minimum thickness of slab S3.

SITUATION 2. Given the concrete section of the solid one-way slab shown in
Situation 1 has unit weight of 1800 kg/m3. The reinforcing steel bars used has
strength of fy= 275 MPa.
4. Calculate the thickness of slabs S1, S2 and S3.

SITUATION 3. A one –way slab having a thickness of 150 mm is reinforced with 12

mm ø bars spaced at 150 mm center to center. Assuming the steel cover of 25 mm
and fc’= 21 MPa and fy= 276 MPa
5. Compute the effective depth of the slab.
6. Compute the steel ratio of the slab
7. Compute the ultimate moment capacity of the slab. Design data:
Live load = 4 𝑘𝑃𝑎
Simplified Method of Analysis for Non-Prestressed Continuous Beams Floor finish= 1 𝑘𝑃𝑎
and One-way Slabs Ceiling load = 0.25 𝑘𝑃𝑎
𝑓𝑐′ = 21 𝑀𝑃𝑎
Sec.406.5.1 It shall be permitted to calculate Mu and Vu due to gravity loads in 𝑓𝑦 = 345 𝑀𝑃𝑎
accordance with this section for continuous beams and one-way slabs satisfying Use 12 mm ø as main reinforcement
(a) through (e) Use 10 mm ø as secondary reinforcement.
a. Members are prismatic 8. Compute the minimum thickness of the slab
b. Loads are uniformly distributed 9. Using the chosen minimum thickness of the slab, compute the maximum
c. 𝐿 ≤ 3𝐷 negative factored moment.
d. There are at least two spans 10. Compute the spacing of the temperature bars and main bars at the
e. The longer of two adjacent spans does not exceed the shorter by support.
more than 20 percent.
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Flexural Reinforcement TWO-WAY SLAB – Bending in both directions

Sec.407.6.1.1 A minimum area of flexural reinforcement A s,min shall be provided NSCP 2010/2015
in accordance with Table 407.6.1.1 Table 408.3.1.1 Minimum Thickness of Non – Prestressed Two – Way Slabs
without Interior Beams (mm)
Table 407.6.1.1 Asmin for Non-prestressed One-way Slabs
Reinforcement fy, MPa As,min Fy, Without Drop Panels With Drop Panels
Type MPa
Deformed bars <420 0.0020Ag Exterior Panels Interior Exterior Panels Interior
Deformed bars 0.0018𝑥420 Panels Panels
Ag
𝑓𝑦
or welded wire > 420 Greater of Without Without With
reinforcement 0.0014Ag With Edge
Edge Edge Edge
Beams
Beams Beams Beams
Sec.407.7.2.3 Maximum spacing s of deformed reinforcement shall be the
lesser of 3h and 450 mm. 280 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛
33 36 36 36 40 40
Sec.425.2.1 For parallel non-prestressed reinforcement in a horizontal layer,
clear spacing shall be at least the greatest of 50 mm, d b, and (4/3)dagg. 420 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛
30 33 33 33 36 36
Shrinkage and Temperature Reinforcement
520 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛 𝑙𝑛
Sec.424.4.3.2 The ratio of deformed shrinkage and temperature reinforcement 28 31 31 31 34 34
area to gross concrete area shall satisfy the limits in Table 424.4.3.2

Table 424.4.3.2 Minimum Ratios of Deformed Shrinkage and Temperature * 𝑙𝑛 is the clear span in the long direction, measured face-to-face of supports.
Reinforcement Area to Gross Concrete Area
Reinforcement fy, MPa Minimum reinforcement ratio * For fy between the values given in the table, minimum thickness shall be
Type determined by linear interpolation.
Deformed bars <420 0.0020
Deformed bars 0.0018𝑥420 408.3.1.1 For two-way slabs without interior beams spanning between supports,
or welded wire > 420 Greater of 𝑓𝑦 the minimum thickness shall be in accordance with the provisions of Table
reinforcement 0.0014 408.3.1.1 and shall not be less than the following values:

1. Slabs without drop panels -------------------------------- 125 mm

Sec.424.4.3.3 The spacing of deformed shrinkage and temperature
reinforcement shall not exceed the lesser of 5h and 450 mm 2. Slabs with drop panels ------------------------------------ 100 mm

* For slabs with beams spanning between the supports on all sides, the minimum
SITUATION 5. From the given floor plan, the following data are given: thickness, h, shall be as follows:
𝐷 = 4.5 𝑘𝑃𝑎 (Weight of slab included)
𝐿 = 3.0 𝑘𝑃𝑎 1. For αm equal to or less than 0.2, the provisions of 408.3.1.1 shall
𝑈 = 1.2𝐷 + 1.6𝐿 apply.
Beam dimensions, 𝑏𝑥ℎ = 300𝑥400 𝑚𝑚
Slab thickness= 100 𝑚𝑚 2. For αm greater than 0.2 but not greater than 2.0, the thickness shall
Slab reinforcement= 10 𝑚𝑚ø not be less than
Clear concrete cover to slab reinforcement= 20 𝑚𝑚
𝑆 = 2.6 𝑚 𝐿 = 6.0 𝑚
𝑓𝑦
𝑙𝑛 (0.8+ )
ℎ= 1400
Eq. [408-1]
36+5𝛽(𝛼𝑓𝑚−0.2)

but not less than 125 mm.

3. For αm greater than 2.0, the thickness shall not be less than

𝑓𝑦
𝑙𝑛 (0.8+ )
ℎ= 1400
Eq. [408-2]
36+9𝛽

but less than 90 mm.

4. At discontinuous edges, an edge beam shall be provided with a

stiffness ratio α not less than 0.80; or the minimum thickness required
by Eq. [408-1] or [409-2] shall be increased by at least 10 percent in the
panel with a discontinuous edge.

* α = ratio of flexural stiffness of beam section to flexural stiffness of a width of slab

bounded laterally by center lines of adjacent panels (if any) on each side of the
11. Determine the ultimate negative moment on the slab at the span beam
bounded by FGJK.
𝐸𝑐𝑏 𝐼𝑏
12. Determine the ultimate positive moment on the slab at the span bounded *α=
by FGJK. 𝐸𝑐𝑠 𝐼𝑠
13. Determine the maximum spacing of the 10 mm ø bars as prescribed by
design codes.
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Where, (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Ecb = Modulus of elasticity of beam Slab without beams

Slab with between interior
Ecs = Modulus of elasticity of slab supports Exterior
Exterior
beams
edge
Without edge fully
Ib = Gross moment of inertia of beam between all
With
unrestrained edge
edge restrained
Is = Gross moment of inertia of slab supports
Beam
beam
L
*β= , ratio of clear spans in long-to-short direction
S Interior
SITUATION 1. An interior panel 5.5 m x 7.3 m center to center is monolithically negative
supported on beams on each side. The columns are 400 mm x 400 mm and the 0.75 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.65
supporting beams are 300 mm x 500 mm. The floor live load is 5.25 kPa, flooring factored
weight is 0.75 kPa in addition to the slab weight, f’c = 30 MPa, fy = 415 MPa. Using
Direct Design Method, moment

1. Determine the thickness of the slab. Positive

2. Determine the total factored static moment in the long direction of the
factored 0.63 0.57 0.52 0.50 0.35
interior panel.
3. Determine the total factored static moment in the short direction of the moment
interior panel.
Exterior

negative
0 0.16 0.26 0.30 0.65
factored

moment

Factored Moments in Column Strips

408.10.5.1 The column strip shall resist the portion of interior negative Mu in
accordance with Table 408.10.5.1

Table 408.10.5.1

Portion of Interior Negative Moment Mu in Column Strip

αf1l2/l1 l2/l1
0.5 1.0 2.0

Direct Design Method 0 0.75 0.75 0.75

Absolute sum of positive moments and average negative factored moments in each ≥ 1.0 0.90 0.75 0.45
direction shall not be less than:

408.10.5.2 The column strip shall resist the portion of exterior negative Mu in
2 accordance with Table 408.10.5.2
𝑤𝑢 𝑙2 𝑙𝑛
𝑀𝑜 =
8 Table 408.10.5.2
In an interior span, total static moment, Mo, shall be distributed as follows: Portion of Exterior Negative Moment Mu in Column Strip
Negative factored moment ------------------------------------------- 0.65
αf1l2/l1 βt l2/l1
Positive factored moment -------------------------------------------- 0.35
0.5 1.0 2.0

0 0 1.0 1.0 1.0

≥ 2.5 0.75 0.75 0.75

≥ 1.0 0 1.0 1.0 1.0

≥ 2.5 0.90 0.75 0.45

In an end span, total factored static moment, Mo, shall be distributed as follows:
Where,
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𝐸𝑐𝑏 𝐶
𝛽𝑡 =
2𝐸𝑐𝑏 𝐼𝑠

𝑥 𝑥3𝑦
𝐶 = ∑ (1 − 0.63 )
𝑦 3

408.10.5.5 The column strip shall resist the portion of positive Mu in accordance
with Table 408.10.5.5.

Table 408.10.5.5

Portion of Positive Moment Mu in Column Strip

αf1l2/l1 l2/l1
0.5 1.0 2.0 4. Determine the minimum slab thickness for the exterior panel shown.
5. Determine the ultimate load acting on the slab.
0 0.60 0.60 0.60 6. Determine the total static design moment for beam EF.
7. Determine the ultimate negative and positive moment for beam EF.
≥ 1.0 0.90 0.75 0.45
8. Determine the total static design moment for beam BE.
9. Determine the ultimate negative moment at B for beam BE
10. Determine the ultimate negative moment at E for beam BE.
408.10.5.6 For slabs with beams between supports, the slab portion of column 11. Determine the ultimate positive moment for beam BE.
strips shall resist column strip moments not resisted by beams.

Factored Moments in Beams

408.10.5.7 Beams between supports shall resist the portion of column strip Mu in
accordance with Table 408.10.5.7.1

Table 408.10.5.7

Portion of Column Strip Moment Mu in Beams

αf1l2/l1 Distribution Coefficient

0 0

≥ 1.0 0.85

SITUATION 2. The slab has beam between all supports which are poured
monolithically with slab. Use fy = 415 MPa and f’c = 21 MPa. Assume Ec be the
same for slab, beam and column. The floor live load is 5 kPa, flooring weight is 0.80
kPa in addition to the slab weight.

Using NSCP Specifications, Direct Design Method,