Flat Slab Modelling, Analysis and Design Guide
This design guide discusses the modeling, analysis and design of flat slab model in detail at here: Flat Slab Training Manual
Users who wish to understand the modeling, analysis and design for flat slab model are recommended to read this document.
This training guide is for ProtaStructure version 2022 and will not be updated further for newer versions. You will still find it informative & useful even if you are using newer versions of ProtaStructure.
For newer features and guidance please read the following articles :
- Flat Slab and Raft Design with Slab Patch Panels
- Working with Flat Slabs
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