OPENING IN SLAB
OPENING IN SLAB
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I need to create an opening in existing roof slab (reinforced concrete).shall I treat both ends of opening as cantilever beam with width equal to opening width (in main span direction only)
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RE: OPENING IN SLAB
The answer will depend upon the size of the opening, the span, one way or two way slab, etc. Will there be some load (equipment, skylight, etc.) supported by the edge of the opening? What is the existing slab thickness and reinforcement?