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Abstract
In recent years, the construction of buildings using flat slab and flat plate techniques has gained popularity in Myanmar. These slab systems provide several advantages that contribute to accelerated construction, reduced building height, and cost-effectiveness. This research analyzes a 12 story reinforced concrete (RC) structure using the flat slab system and flat plate system. The analysis is conducted using ETABS software. The SAFE program is used to create flat slabs and flat plates. Both buildings are located in seismic zone 2B. The objective of the study is to analyze and contrast the structural characteristics of two different structures, specifically focusing on parameters such as base shear, story drift, and story displacement. Furthermore, another objective is to illustrate the distinction between slab stresses and slab design. Load considerations are determined using the UBC-97 code, whereas the design of structural parts follows the guidelines outlined in ACI 318-08.The comparative findings indicate that the flat plate construction is more advantageous than the flat slab building for this 12 story reinforced concrete structure. Due to its superior rigidity, the structural behavior of a flat plate structure is safer than that of a flat slab construction. Furthermore, the construction of a flat plate structure is more cost-effective, resulting in a less steel area compared to a flat slab building
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Copyright © 2024 Pranali Suresh Ganorkar. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
