Title:
Deflection Control by Design
Author(s):
A. Scanlon
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
225
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
83-92
Keywords:
beams; deflection; floors; slabs; structural concrete
DOI:
10.14359/14378
Date:
5/1/2005
Abstract:
Current practice related to design of concrete structures for deflection control is reviewed. The paper discusses the limitations of the current code procedures based on minimum thickness rules and deflection calculations. Results are presented to demonstrate the sensitivity of deflections to span to depth ratio, sustained live load, and extent of cracking.