design results and
discussions
The design results for the studied six flat slabs having irregular
column layout are illustrated in Table-1. These slabs are also analysed
and designed using the computer software (SAFE) and the results obtained
using the simplified design method are also compared with the SAFE
software results. Moreover, the deflection results obtained in each slab
is compared with the ACI code limit (L/360) and are shown in the last
column of table-1. The deflection results showed that all of the six
selected slab sections have deflection values less than the allowable
deflection according to the ACI code of design (ACI 318-14) indicating
good and safe design. The detailed design for two of the slabs (FS-3 and
FS-6) are also provided in this section. The deflection contours for the
studied slab models obtained from the SAFE software are shown in
figure-3.
Table 1: Design results for flat slab models with irregular column
layout