Title:
Allowable Deflections: The Other Side of the Equation
Author(s):
Andrew Scanlon and Libanio
Pinheiro
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
133
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
111-120
Keywords:
deflection; limit design method; loads (forces); safety; probability theory; reinforced concrete; serviceability; structural design; variability; Design
DOI:
10.14359/3154
Date:
9/1/1992
Abstract:
The treatment of design for deflection control in current practice is empirical, and relies largely on allowable computed deflections that were established on the basis of experience gained at a time when deflection control was not a critical issue in most cases. In this paper the current deterministic approach to deflection control is compared with design for safety, which is based on probability considerations.