A one-way slab is a reinforced concrete slab supported on two sides that resists loads in one direction. It is commonly used when spans are longer in one direction. Design involves calculating loads, selecting materials, determining thickness, and placing reinforcement. A one-way slab can be simply supported or include a cantilever. Key considerations are load requirements, span length, reinforcement, cover, and mix design. Design steps include analyzing loads, selecting thickness, calculating bending and shear, sizing reinforcement, and checking deflection.