Analysis of Flat Slab by MATLAB Coding

Abstract

A reinforced concrete slab supported by columns with, or without drop is called as flat slab. The columns for flat slab provided with, or without column heads. Flat slab is a universal structural component widely used in construction now-a-days. Flat slab requires minimum depth as compared to other slab, hence saving in material cost, speedy construction and it allows flexible column grids. MATLAB programming helps in high-performance numerical computation and perceptions. It provides an interactive environment with hundreds of built-in functions for technical computation, graphics, and animation. Best of all, it also provides easy extensibility with its own high-level programming language. The aim of this study is to analyze the flat slab in India followed by a review of design methods for flat slab structures design with MATLAB Programming for the easy application for the design of flat slab and creating MATLAB coding for the flat slab.