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I am doing a peer review.  The structures are masonry, single story.  Some have pitched roofs.  Others are flat roofs.  The flat roofs are made of a c.i.p. concrete waffle grid, 8” joists, 2 feet c.c. each way in a 12” deep system.  The slab itself is only 2-in thick with 6x6 wire mesh reinforcement.  Can I assume the slab itself as essentially zero, and depend on the grid for diaphragm action to transfer loads to the LFRS?  If anyone has a quick answer, it’d be most appreciated.

 

David A. Topete, SE

Structural Engineer

 

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