Conference
Observed deflections of reinforced concrete slab systems, and causes of large deflections
Abstract
This report is in two distinct parts. Part I is a summary of published studies on slab deflections (3 from Australia, 1 from Scotland, 1 from Sweden, 2 from U.S.). The summary focuses on construction practices and materials quality. Comparison of deflections calculated by various methods with actual long-term deflections is made in some cases. Part II summarizes several construction problems and material deficiencies which can contribute to …
Authors
Buettner DR; Branson DE; Drysdale RG; Farah A; Gogate AB; Grossman J; Hsu CTT; Ghosh SK; Kulkarni SV; Mirza MS
Volume
SP-086
Pagination
pp. 15-61
Publication Date
August 1, 1985
Conference proceedings
American Concrete Institute ACI Special Publication
ISSN
0193-2527