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eflections in eonoree slabs and beams Deflection limits fied “deeme-to-satisty” guide, whic does not requite explicit deflection calculations. The Norwegian code i atthe other ‘The deflection limits specified in each code are given in end of the spectrum, and allows the designer to select the ‘Table 22. Two codes do not give limits. The Institution of limits appropriate tothe particular situation, No guidance is Structural Engineers’ ‘Green Book’ is intended to be a simpli- given as to what these limits should be. Table 20: Compeison of spaneffecive depth ratio in various codes and guides for reinforcement yield stress = 460 Num’ [Code or guide Cantilever | Simply” Continuous Flat] Comments | supported slab | End Internal I it span span BS 8110" 7 20 20 26 ‘Basic spanidepth ratios can be | modified to take account of tension and compression reinforcement provided IStructE ‘Green Book’ IStructE "Orange Book’ Eurocode 2° Basic span/depth ratio can be ‘modified to take account of the tension reinforcement provided ‘Concrete highly stressed 7 1s 20a 22. 18 ‘Concrete lightly stressed 9 2 2a) ar33) 26 /Model Code 904) : [Concrete highly stressed 6 16 20 2 18 Concrete lightly stressed 7 2 2% 30 %6 CSA.A23,3-94000, ‘Minimum thickness based on spanJheight ratio. Deflection must be calculated for thinner members ]One-way slabs 13 28 33s [One-way beams and ribbed slabs 10 19 2 2% ACI 318-921 One-way slabs 13 25 eS One-way beams and ribbed slabs | 9 19 2 eed INS 3473 EA i Deflections must be calculated for thinner members Beams 8 16 jis oat One-way slabs 10 21 ieee Two-way slabs - 4 2832 a Background to deflection clauses in codes of practice Table 21: Comparison ofspanddepth ratio in various codes ed guides for the defult reinforcement yield stress cs published. (Code or guide Bs 8110 IStructE ‘Green Book’? IstructE "Orange Book" DD ENV 1992-1 Concrete highly stressed [Conerete lightly stressed (Concrete nominally reinforced EN 1992-12 (Concrete highly stressed [Concrete lightly stressed Model Code 90%) (Concrete highly stressed Concrete lightly stressed ACL 318.9260 and CSA. [A23.3.9460 JOne-way slabs [One-way beams and ribbed slabs INS 3473 Bt Beams JOne-way slabs Two-way slabs Cantilever 7 10 4 Simply | supported 20 18 25 4 4 20 18 25 20 16 16 2 4 | Continuous | Flat) Comments slab End Internal span span 2% 26 |= 400 Nim? 2328 2 3238 30 “48 4 J,= 500 Nimm? is ea) uv 2% #0 24 y= 400 Nim? 2B 2s 2 3235 30 spanvheight ratios J, 400 Nita? 24 8 18521 Isa 248 2% 2 a Deflectons in concrete slabs and beams Table 22: Maximum deflection linis in various codes (Code ‘Maximum, Comment allowable deflection Bs 8110" 1250 For appearance 11500 or 20 mm , Damage to brittle non-structural elements, Lesser of evo values 1350 oF 20 mm_ Damage to non-britle non-structural elements, Lesser of two values IStructE ‘Green Book’? 1250 | Implicit in L/D rutes IStructE ‘Orange Book") 1250 Total deflection 1350 | Deftection after construction of partitions Eurocode 22) 1250 Total deflection considering quasi-permanent loading 1500 Deflection after construction of partitions Refers to ISO 4356" for limiting values ICSA.A23,3-9400 and ACI 318.956 Flat roofs not supporting or attached to non- mrgoo Immediate deflection due to specified live load structural elements likely to be damaged by large deflections Floors not supporting or attached to non-structural 1/360 Immediate deflection due to specified live load elements likely to be damaged by large deflections Roof or floor construction supporting or atached to W480) ‘That part ofthe total deflection occurting after non-structural elements likely to be damaged by large attachment of non-structural elements (sum ofthe deftections long-term deflection due to all sustained loads and the immediate deflection due to any additional live load? Roof or floor construction supporting or attached to 1240) [non-structural efements likely to be damaged by large dettections Is 3473 £230) [No limits given Limiting values to be determined based on the function of the structure Notes: (© Limit not intended to safeguard against ponding, which shouldbe checked by suitable calculations of deflection, including added deflections due to ponded wate, and considering long-term effects of all sustained loads, camber, constuction tolerances and reliability of provisions for drainage. (Gi) May be exceeded if adequate measures are taken to prevent damage 1 supported or attached elements ‘But not greater than the tolerance provided fr non-structural elements. Limit may be exceeded if camber i provided so thet total

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