Title:
Evaluation of ACI 318 Minimum Thickness Requirements for One-Way Slabs
Author(s):
Andrew Scanlon and Bong-Seob Choi
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
96
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
616-621
Keywords:
building codes; concrete construction; deflection; reinforced concrete; serviceability; stiffness; structural analysis; structural design
DOI:
10.14359/699
Date:
7/1/1999
Abstract:
An iterative procedure is developed to calculate minimum thickness for one-way slabs corresponding to prescribed deflection limits. The minimum thicknesses obtained are compared with values given by the ACI Code. Results of a parametric study are presented showing the effects of design variables on the calculated minimum thickness. A minimum thickness equation is developed based on code-specified deflection calculation procedures that provides minimum thickness as a function of the specified deflection limit.