What is a flat slab? A reinforced concrete slab supported directly by concrete columns without the use of beams. FLEXIBILITY IN ROOM LAYOUT, allows Architect to introduce partition walls anywhere required, allows owner to change the size of room layout, allows choice of omitting false ceiling and finish soffit of slab with skim coating. | DESIGN Ipw si. U AND DETAILING OF FLAT SLAB ESE SOEDARSONO HS 27 FEBRUARY 2002 CONTENT Introduction Benefits Design Considerations Design Methodology Analysis of Flat Slab Detailing INTRODUCTION What is a flat slab a reinforced concrete slab supported directly by concrete columns without the use of .