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A flat slab consists of a reinforced concrete slab built monolithically with supporting columns and reinforced in two directions, without beams. Columns are provided with enlarged heads called column capitals. To support heavy loads, the slab thickness over columns is increased, forming drop panels. Advantages of flat slab construction include reduced story height, decreased dead loads, simpler formwork, improved fire resistance, and easier installation of services compared to slab and beam construction. Dr
- Author
- Lee Guerra
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- EN