Papers by Keyword: Solid Floor

Abstract: This paper presents the structural behaviour of composite beams with various floor systems tested in full-scale arrangement. Six full-scale specimens with staggered and non-staggered arrangement of studs on the composite beams were tested until failure. The moment capacities obtained from the experiment are compared with the theoretical values established from BS 5950 and Eurocode 4. The experimental results showed good agreement with theoretical predictions while no significant influences were found between staggered and non-staggered arrangement of studs.

Abstract: In this paper both a hollow floor and the corresponding solid floor are analysed by using finite element software and the results are compared. The comparison is made through a detailed finite element study between a column-supported cast-in-situ hollow floor filled by tube with its solid counter-part. The orientation of the tube fillers causes the stiffness of the hollow slab to be orthotropic, potentially changing the distribution of load carrying between the two orthogonal directions. The inclusion of the hollows also potentially increases the flexibility of the slab. Recommendations for design of column-supported cast-in-situ concrete floors compared with the solid floor are then made with respect to distribution of design moments and calculation of deflections. Thus the reference was given to the designer.