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What is the difference between working stress method and limit state method in the design of beams, slabs, columns, and footing with examples that are easy to understand?
That makes sense. What about for designing slabs?
In working stress method, the design of a slab involves computing the bending moment and shear forces on the slab due to the given loads and selecting the reinforcement to resist these forces. In limit state method, the design involves checking the slab for both ultimate and serviceability limit states, such as collapse, excessive deflection, and cracking due to shrinkage and temperature changes.