Abstract

Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) is increasingly used for structural applications. Slabs are a particularly attractive use for FRC due to a potentially increased redistribution capacity, as well as the efficient cracking control that fibers provide. However, methods for reliably establishing slenderness limits of such elements are missing. Therefore, in this study, a previously developed closed-form solution for slenderness limits of hybrid FRC (HFRC) slabs (steel reinforcement bars and steel fibers) is presented and updated. Subsequently, a comprehensive parametric study on one-way solid slabs is performed, drawing clear conclusions on which parameters are the most influencing and offering a practical flexural design approach in the form of graphs and tables for determining minimum thicknesses of HFRC slabs that may be used as design aids for practitioners.

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