Stffened slabs adequate for uplift?
Stffened slabs adequate for uplift?
(OP)
We are considering using a ribbed mat slab for a Pre-engineered metal building. I don't have the loads, but would expect about 10 kips net uplift at approximately 25 foot bay spacing. Does the PTI/WRI methods account for this type of loading? I feel that piers are in order, but the contractor wants to save, save, save.





RE: Stffened slabs adequate for uplift?
RE: Stffened slabs adequate for uplift?
I guess PEMB might be lighter than the typical building...
Jim Houlette PE
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