9. One-Way Slabs Analysis and Design - spBeam Software
“spBeam” is widely used for analysis, design and investigation of beams, and one-way slab systems (including standard and wide module joist systems) per American (ACI 318-14) and Canadian (CSA A23.3-14) codes. “spBeam” can be used for new designs or investigation of existing structural members subjected to flexure, shear, and torsion loads.
With capacity to integrate up to 20 spans and two cantilevers of wide variety of floor system types, “spBeam” is equipped to provide cost-effective, accurate, and fast solutions to engineering challenges.
“spBeam” provides top and bottom bar details including development lengths and material quantities, as well as live load patterning and immediate and long-term deflections results. Using the moment redistribution feature engineers can deliver safe designs with saving in materials and labor. Engaging this feature allows up to 20% reduction of negative moments over supports reducing reinforcement congestions in these areas.
For illustration and comparison purposes, the following figures provide a sample of the results obtained from an “spBeam” model created for the one way slab discussed in this example.
