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2-way system
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2-1 Idealized Structure
1-way system
Fig 2.11
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2-1 Idealized Structure
Tributary Loadings
1-way system
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2-1 Idealized Structure
1-way system
Fig 2.11
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2-1 Idealized Structure
1-way system
For some floor systems, beams &
girders are connected at the same level
as shown in Fig 2.12(a)
For R.C. slab, if the reinforcement is in
one direction -> 1-way
If the reinforcement is in two directions,
load may be transmitted in 2-way
If L2 L1 & if L2/L1 2, the slab will
behave as a 1-way slab
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2-1 Idealized Structure
2-way system
If L2/L1 2, the load is assumed to be
delivered to the supporting beams &
girders in 2 directions
Consider the square R.C. slab in Fig
2.13(a)
L2/L1 = 1
The tributary area for beam AB is as
shown in Fig 2.13(b)
This area is determined by constructing
diagonal 45o lines
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2-1 Idealized Structure
2-way system
If L2/L1 = 1.5, it is necessary to construct
45o lines that intersect as shown in Fig
2.14(a)
Fig 2.14(b) and 2.14(c) show the
distributed load on AB & AC
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Example 2.1
The floor of a classroom is supported by the
bar joists shown in Fig 2.15(a)
Each joist is 4.5m long and they are spaced
0.75m on centers
The floor is made from lightweight concrete
that is 100mm thick
Neglect the weight of joists & the corrugated
metal deck, determine the load that acts along
each joist
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Example 2.1 - solution
Dead load (Table 1-3 Lightweight Concrete)
= (100 mm)(0.015 kN/m2.mm)
= 1.50 kN/m2
Live load (Table 1-4 Classrooms)
= 1.92 kN/m2
Total load
= 1.50 + 1.92
= 3.42 kN/m2
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Example 2.1 - solution
Exercise
Dead load: 1.8 kN/m2
Live load: 2.5 kN/m2
a = 2.0 m
b = 3.0 m
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