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1-What are the methods and applications of the flat slab and flat plate in Bahrain?
2- What are the recommended resource that helps to research on this issue?

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Hi Sara,

Flat slabs in Bahrain are either plain RC or post-tensioned. The latter are more economical for larger spans (more than say 6m, as they also reduce the thickness and hence loading on supporting beams, columns and foundations. Flat slabs have the advantage of fast formwork installation/removal and reduced floor-to-floor heights which leads to economy of materials, especially the curtain walling, fascades, etc. They also assist in routing building services without hinderance of down-stand beams.

For research on the subject, try these websites:

www.cementindustry.co.uk/PDF/BPG%20Flat%20Slabs.pdf

web.iiit.ac.in/~rahman/is456.pdf

www.colincaprani.com/files/notes/Flat%20Slabs.pdf

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I can answer any questions to do with civil and structural engineering consultancy and construction industry in East Africa and the Middle East, and specifically with the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures. My particular expertise is in the aseismic design and optimisation of tall buildings.

Experience

Employment history: 36 years in Construction and consultancy in the UK, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Africa, Somalia, Zambia, Austria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Doha and the U.A.E.

Organizations
.Fellow of Institution of Structural Engineers (UK) .Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers(UK) .Member of the Institution of Engineers, Kenya .Registered Engineer, ERB, Kenya .Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (Engineers Chapter) .Chartered Engineer (UK)

Publications
•1984: International Conference on the Art and Practice of Structural Design, London •1994: 3rd Int. Kerensky Conference in Structural Engineering, Singapore •2008: International Conference on High-Rise Towers, Abu Dhabi

Education/Credentials
BSc, 1st Class Hons, in Building Engineering, University of Bath, UK MSc in Concrete Structures and Technology, University of London. Diploma of Imperial College, UK.

Awards and Honors
•Science Congress Special Award (for 2-seater Hovercraft - 1968) •Institution of Civil Engineers Award for outstanding performance at Bath University (1975) •Concrete Society Postgraduate study Bursary Award (1976) •Consular Representative for British High Commission, Nairobi. (1995 to 1998) •Examiner for Institution of Civil Engineers Professional Interviews, Nairobi. (1997 to 1998) •Branch Representative in Vienna for PI assessment for Inst. of Struct. Engrs. (1999 to date)

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