7/17/2019 Grid System

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ANSWER 1

1. The Grid Floor system consists of beams spaced at regular intervals in

perpendicular directions.2. The structure is monolithic and beams are topped by a thin slab.

3. Each RCC beam eectively acts as a T beam.!. The si"es of beams running in perpendicular directions are generally #ept

the same.

Components of grid $oors%

1. &eams running in

perpendicular directions2. Thin topping slabs3. 'eripheral or supporting columns (hich are

a. either provided (ith drop panelsb. or connected by (ide beams

ANSWER 2

)erits%

1. *ery economical for large spans.2. +esthetically more pleasing than regular beam and slab structure due to

the distinctive appearance of the underside, the beams can be left

e-posed or architecturally treated.

3. The slab thic#ness is minimi"ed thus reducing the dead (eight.!. /paces bet(een beams can be used to accommodate electrical and

lighting 0ttings.

emerits%

1. The economy of this system depends on the ma-imum repetition of

standard forms and si"es. epths thic#nesses and spacings should vary

as little as possible.

+pplications%

1. This is a t(o (ay system and is generally used to span large areas (herethe t(o dimensions are eual or close to being eual.

2. This system may be preferred for aesthetic reasons.

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