International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials

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Alternatives to Enhance Flat Slab Ductility

  • Husain, Mohamed (Structural Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University) ;
  • Eisa, Ahmed S. (Structural Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University) ;
  • Roshdy, Ramy (Structural Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University)
  • Received : 2016.01.23
  • Accepted : 2016.11.17
  • Published : 2017.03.30
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Abstract

Flat slab systems are vastly used in multi-story buildings because of their savings in story height and construction time, as well as for their flexibility in architectural remodeling. However, they frequently suffer brittle punching-shear failure around columns, especially when subjected to lateral loads. Therefore, seismic codes labeled flat slabs as non-ductile systems. This research goal is investigating some construction alternatives to enhance flat slab ductility and deformability. The alternatives are: adding different types of punching-shear reinforcement, using discreet fibers in concrete mixes, and increasing thickness of slab around columns. The experimental study included preparation and testing of seven half-scale interior slab-column connections up to failure. The first specimen is considered a reference, the second two specimens made of concrete mixes with different volumetric ratios of polymer fibers. Another three specimens reinforced with different types of punching-shear reinforcement, and the last specimen constructed with drop panel of inverted pyramidal shape. It is found that using the inverted pyramid-shape drop panel of specimen, increases the punching-shear capacity, and the initial and the post-cracking stiffnesses. The initial elastic stiffnesses are different for all specimens especially for the slab with closed stirrups where it is experienced the highest initial stiffness compared to the reference slab.

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