Title: Slab Effective Width for Eqivalent Frame Analysis

Author(s): David A. Pecknold

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 72

Issue: 4

Appears on pages(s): 135-137

Keywords: beams (supports);columns (supports);concrete slabs;elastic analysis; frames; loads (forces);reinforced concrete;statistical analysis;stiffness;structural analysis.

DOI: 10.14359/11121

Date: 4/1/1975

Abstract:
In the priliminary analysis of slab-column structural systems subjected to lateral loads, it is often assumed that an "effective width" of slab acts as a beam. An expression for the effective width of a typical interior panel is obtained and useful results are given for a wide range of slab aspect ratios and column sizes.