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How does STRUDS® design irregular shaped slabs?

April 26, 2017design irregular shaped slabs struds®

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How does STRUDS® design irregular shaped slabs?

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In STRUDS®, the slab shapes that can be defined are Rectangular, Triangular and Trapezoidal. Slabs of any irregular geometry can be easily drawn in STRUDS®, by using the General Slab option. However, in the present version of STRUDS®, only the load transfer from slab to beams is calculated for irregular shape Slabs defined as General Slabs. The Load distribution is done by Center of Gravity method or Element Length method. Presently, the design of these slabs is not supported.