BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV3I2095,
     title={Comparative Study of Reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs with and Without Openings using Finite Element Analysis},
     author={Aradhana Ganvir},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={3},
     number={2},
     pages={245--252},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV3I2095.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

A reinforced concrete flat-plate floor system is widely used in various types of building structures including condominiums, parking garages, and office buildings. This floor system is advantageous in terms of simpler formwork, shorter construction period, reduced storey height, flexible room arrangement, more headroom, better air circulation, and better light penetration. In spite of the advantages, the system has its problems, one of which is the possibility of punching shear failure in the vicinity of the slab-column connections. Present aim of this study is to check the suitability of flat slabs with openings of different location & sizes. In this study FE analysis of flat slabs is proposed. Firstly a comparative study is carried out between experimental & analytical design of 500x500x110mm & 700x700x110mm slab panels. The analytical study has been done by using SAFE 12.2.0 4 for 500x500 & 700x700 mm panels with and without openings. The behavior of flat pates then compared w.r.t to maximum deflection, Failure load & first crack load.

Finite Element Analysis, Flat Slabs, SAFE 12.2.0, Maximum Deflection