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Structuralaka: slabaka: concrete floor

Concrete Slab

In Plain English

A flat concrete surface used as a floor, roof, or pavement that distributes weight across its supports.

Definition

A flat, horizontal structural element made of reinforced concrete that forms floors, roofs, or pavements. Slabs distribute loads to the supporting beams, walls, or ground below. They may be cast on grade, suspended between supports, or post-tensioned for longer spans.

Example

The 5-inch concrete slab on the second floor is reinforced with #4 rebar at 12 inches on center each way.

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