I know that the column-flat slab is not considered a lateral system normally but wall-flat slab can. So I am wondering how long the wall need to be so 'wall'-flat slab can be considered a reasonable lateral resisting system generally speaking? Below is the structure I am working on. On the...
I have this multi-storey structure that consists of a basement and I have two questions regarding the cores and hope you can help me.
1.The architect puts the core wall near the boundary and to save the space for car park on basement level the stair core has been been shifted as below.
As you...
I have this flat slab sitting on top of forest RC columns. A couple internal columns fail in minor axis under gravity loads unless I increase the width of the column, which the client is not happy to do. My question is, can I modify the column stiffness (say 0.35 Ig) to let it 'crack' so it will...
Hi all,
Below is the connection one: RC beam sitting on top of capping beam. Does this connection look ok? If so, can I replace 'Z' bar with 'L' bar lapping in RC beam above only and drill into capping beam? Also, How do I determine the size and spacing of the 'Z' bar? All I can think of the...
Hi all, I have question in regard to modeling band beams in Ram Concept.
Basic Info:
8.5m x 8.5m grid with 2400mm*500mm (D) running in longitude direction.
Band beams are defined as standard beam element with 'meshed as slab' option unticked while slab is defined as one way slab.
Longitude...
Hi Fellows,
I have a question in relation to flat slab design of a job I am doing now.
I am trying to use different slab thickness for one floor
Please see my sketch below. (red lines denote walls under and external walls not shown)
I am newbie and need your thoughts on this. Is it a...
