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Analysis and Design of Slabs - Examples & Applications - Slab Thickness

Methods for analyzing and designing one-way and two-way reinforced concrete slabs.

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Minimum Slab Thickness Calculator

Equation Used

h=L20(0.4+fy700)h = \frac{L}{20} \left(0.4 + \frac{f_y}{700}\right)

Required Minimum Thickness

200 mm

* Rounded up to the nearest millimeter. If thickness is less than this value, explicit deflection calculations must be performed.