Both joists and slab are cast in place to form a monolithic unit, integral with the supporting beams and columns. The joists form a characteristic waffle pattern on the underside. Structural design of joist construction: one-way or waffle flat slab […]

[…] the Spy was deceiv’d rather by the Art and Subtlety of Ulysses, than by his Falshood.

Remember with what mild And gracious temper he both heard and judg’d Without wrauth or reviling;

Petruchio.Good morrow, Kate; for that's your name, I hear. Katharina.Well have you heard, but something hard of hearing: / They call me Katharine that do talk of me. Petruchio.You lie, in faith; for you are call'd plain Kate, / And bonny Kate, and sometimes Kate the curst;