A Reinforced Concrete Floor Is Framed with Beams Spaced 35

question 52

Essay

A reinforced concrete floor is framed with beams spaced 35 ft on center in one direction and 16 ft on center in the other direction. Are the slabs that span between the beams one- way slabs or two- way slabs, or does the floor have a combination of these two? Give reason(s)for your answer.

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