Thickness of RCC
The minimum thickness of RCC slabs is 5 inches. According to the AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE, the minimum thickness of the RCC slab should be 5 inches. According to Indian Standard, the minimum thickness of the RCC slab is restricted to 4 times the nominal size of aggregate. The minimum thickness should not be less than 4.75 inches.
Types of Slabs
Corrugated Slab - this is the type of slab where the concrete is poured into a corrugated steel tray. This type of RCC slab increases the strength and prevents the slabs from bending under their own weight. It runs across from side to side.
A Ribbed Slab - this type of slab provides extra strength in one direction.
A Waffle Slab - this type of slab gives added strength in both directions.
One-way Slab - this type of slab has structural strength in the shortest direction.
Two-way Slab - it has structural strength in two directions.
Cost of RCC Slab
Cost of RCC Slab for 2000 sq ft, 5” thick and cement concrete 1;2;4. The approximate cost is Rs 3 lac including the material, labor, and MS steel bars.
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