Homework: Technical Report #3:A two page (about 400 words) in MS Word Document Form prepared in APA style with relevant supporting material like charts, tables, pictures and illustration.Explain the...

Concrete floor systems
Concrete floor systems come in varying designs and types. They can be customized according to ‘appropriateness of use, cost, constructability, speed and health and safety’ (Idrus & Newman, 2002). When determining the right type of floor system, it is important to consider these factors for getting the best concrete floor system for the desired structure.
Flat slabs and Flat-plate concrete floor
Concrete floors of flat slabs/plates are those that are constructed without beams. These floor systems are simple and easy to construct. Flat slabs and flat plates are slightly different from each other. The main difference between flat slabs and flat plates is that flat plates do not have capitals while flat slabs have capitals. Capitals are conical shaped supports at the...