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Column and Beam Design Principles by Jayanta Nath is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document outlines principles for the positioning of beams and the spanning of slabs in construction. It emphasizes that beams should be placed under walls or heavy loads to efficiently transfer weight to the foundation, and discusses the maximum and minimum spans for slabs based on load requirements. Additionally, it explains how the support conditions and aspect ratios influence whether a slab is designed as one-way or two-way supported.
- Author
- Jayanta Nath
- Language
- EN