The main difference between flat slab & conventional slab-beam system is that the one is directly supported on the column while another system has a beam for support. The load is transferred directly from slab to column in the flat slab. In conventional slab-beam system, the load is transferred from slab to beam and ultimately beam to the column.
Flat Slab vs Conventional Slab-Beam System
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