grid system
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STRUCTURAL GRID SYSTEMTRANSCRIPT
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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