The effective span of a simply supported slab, is

The effective span of a simply supported slab, is

(A) Distance between the centres of the bearings

(B) Clear distance between the inner faces of the walls plus twice the thickness of the wall

(C) Clear span plus effective depth of the slab

(D) None of these

The correct Answer Is
(B) Clear distance between the inner faces of the walls plus twice the thickness of the wall
 

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Apprentice
The effective span of a simply supported slab, is

(A) Distance between the centres of the bearings

(B) Clear distance between the inner faces of the walls plus twice the thickness of the wall

(C) Clear span plus effective depth of the slab

(D) None of these
The correct answer is D.
The effective span shall be lesser of the two: A & C as per IS 456 : 2000 Clause No 22.2 a.
 

Bandya

Apprentice
The correct answer is D.
The effective span shall be lesser of the two: A & C as per IS 456 : 2000 Clause No 22.2 a.