Diaphragm of the hollow core slab

[h-badawy]

Dear experts
Is there any limitations in any codes for the diaphragm aspect ratio between length and width , if the structural system is hollow core slab rested on precast bearing wall .

Thank you

 

[jayrod12]

PCI has a design manual that discusses diaphragm design. Google search for hollowcore diaphragm and you should find it fairly quickly

 

[h-badawy]

I already searched in google, but I didn’t find any condition regarding to aspect ratio just discuss design of diaphragm

Thank you

 

[jayrod12]

At some point the aspect ratio becomes so extreme you can't get the diaphragm to calculate out.

 

[Agent666]

Link Guide 13 on precast diaphragms at the bottom might be of general interest.