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It is not permitted to use flat slabs as the primary lateral system in SDC "D". I
had asked the same question to ACI a while back and below is the official response
I had received from ACI subcommitte on moment frames:

As stated in Paulay and Priestly, Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and

Masonry Buildings, "flat slab systems supported by columns is considered to be
unsuitable on its own to provide satisfactory performance under seismic actions
because of excessive lateral displacements and the difficulty to providing the
adequate and dependable shear transfer between columns and slabs, necessary to
sustain lateral forces, in addition to gravity loads."

Structural
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The detailed Autocad drawings of the structure and construction in building are
comprehensive documents that describe the specifics of how architectural and
mechanical elements are formed and composed within construction projects. These
drawings typically encompass information about components, technical details,
structural characteristics, and operational mechanisms of systems. For instance,
they can illustrate how a floor of a building is designed and interconnected with
various components like floors, walls, columns, and roofs. These drawings play a
crucial role in ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency throughout the design and
construction processes of building projects.

Free Drawing in Autocad: Structural CAD Blocks for format DWG.

How do I calculate stairs?
Use a tape measure to record the distance from the upper floor to the lower floor.
If the flooring is not yet installed, add the thickness of the flooring to the
total rise. Divide the total rise by the estimated height of the stair risers (7- 7
3/4 inches) to determine the approximate number of stairs.How do I calculate
stairs?
Use a tape measure to record the distance from the upper floor to the lower floor.
If the flooring is not yet installed, add the thickness of the flooring to the
total rise. Divide the total rise by the estimated height of the stair risers (7- 7
3/4 inches) to determine the approximate number of stairs.