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UDC 624.044 Ref. No. ISO 4356-1977 (E)
Descriptors : buildings, design, structural design, building Codes, deformation, stabil@, general conditions, life (durability).
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FOREWORD
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CONTENTS Page
0 lntroduction. ........................................ 1
1 Scope ............................................. 1
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7.1 Eccentric loading of Walls and columns. ..................... 2
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8 Deformationsaffecting serviceability.
8.1 Deformations causing darnage to adjacent Parts of the building ...... 3
11 Exceptions. ......................................... 6
Annexes
B Terminology ......................................... 8
C Bibliography ......................................... 10
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 43564977 (E)
suggestions for limiting values are presented in annex D avoidance of interference with neighbouring foundations
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(tables 1 and 2). are normal good building practice.
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Camber tan be used to reduce the final value of deflections. In connection with d) it will be noted that the sharp limit
The normal use of camber is to reduce the contribution to to acceptability that is exceeded at the ultimate limit state
deformations that is caused by self-weight and other does not, in general, exist with serviceability Iimit states
permanent or long-term temporary action. and there is usually a wide range of acceptable levels of
deformation, depending on the properties of contiguous
In other cases the designer may have no Option but to materials, the reactions of individual persons, and the
provide sufficient stiffness to limit the deformations and possibilities and economics of repair. In this connection
thus reduce their effects to acceptable levels; this will it is to be noted that in the case of widespread natura1
invevitably increase the first tost of a structure. Indeed he actions such as wind, snow and earthquake, whose
may choose to do so, or to combine both approaches. characteristic values are based on temporal rather than
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Where such limits are to be set, the following clauses apply. spatial probabilities, the acceptable level of troubles due to
deformation depends on the number of buildings
simultaneously at risk and on the acceptability of some
results of a natura1 calamity.
5 KINDS OF LIMITATION REQUIRED
With these matters in mind, it is recommended that
Limitations may need to be applied to vertical or horizontal national Codes should base their requirements on the
deflections or deviations, to inclinations, to curvatures, to following :
the widths of Cracks, or to the effects of vibrations.
1) the actions to be taken into account when specifying
NOTE - The limitation of beam or slab deformations may be or checking deformations should be those having a
basically a matter of deflection, rotation, or cutvature. However, duration that is appropriate to the response of the
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these requirements are specified throughout this document in terms building or member affected;
of deflection, or of deflection in relation to span, since this is the
most easily observable Parameter. For simply supported spans 2) for permanent actions, for long-term temporary
under uniformly distributed loading the slope at the ends may be actions, and for short-term temporary actions affecting
taken as equal to three times the ratio of medial deflection to span,
and the radius of curvature at the middle as equal to the span
many buildings in the course of a Single year the levels
divided by ten times the deflection/span ration. National Codes sf magnitude of these actions should be the
may specify limitations in terms of equivalent rotation or curvature characteristic values;
if so desired.
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ACTIONS
7 DEFORMATIONS AFFECTING STRENGTl-l AND
When specifying limitations it is necessary to consider the
STABILITY - A REMINDER
levels of magnitude at which the actions that Cause
deformations should be assumed to occur. A knowledge of Deformations affecting the strength and stability of a
these is essential if designers and controlling authorities are building, or of its Parts, are taken into account in the
to find a common basis for assessing and controlling process of structural design for the ultimate limit state and
deformations.
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are not, in general, a matter for this International Standard.
Some of the factors that enter into this consideration are : Nevertheless, designers may like to be reminded of certain
cases involving static or dynamic instability where the
a) the extent to which information is available about conditions existing during normal use of the building may
the actions or properties involved, and the degree of have considerable effect on the ultimate Iimit state.
accuracy of any estimates of the effects likely to be
produced; 7.1 Eccentaic Boading sf wak and columns
b) the possi ble respon se of the building or m ember, in Eccentric loadings of Walls and columns may occur as a
view of the d uration of the action in question; result of excessive constructional deviations, through
inclination of these members or through deflections of
c) the probability of the simultaneous occurrence of
floors or roof members. In both cases the effects may be
several actions contributing to a given kind of
progressive and lead to collapse.
deformation;
d) the consequent levels of dissatisfaction. 7.1 .l Eccen tric loading due to inclina tions
In connection with c) it will be noted that both spatial and Inclination of vertical members may be due to
chronological variations of disturbing actions are involved constructional deviations or to the effects of wind load, or
and also that, given the necessary data, an estimate of the of permanent and imposed and snow loads acting
combined probability might be made. In the absence of eccentrically or causing differential settlement. The
sufficient data it becomes necessary to adopt other means presence of properly designed stiffening elements such as
of expressing the reduced magnitudes of several actions that shear Walls, central Service cores, enclosed liftwells or
should be assumed to be present simultaneously. stairwells will usually improve stability.
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7.1.2 Eccentric loading due to rotation of floors or roof Differential settlement and wind forces may also Cause such
members cracking and spalling. Thermal and moisture movements in
finishes are also involved. More severe limitation may be
Change of slope of floors or of roof members at junctions necessary if deep edge stiffening beams are incorporated
with supporting Walls or columns, taking place after into the Wall.
construction, may produce loading of the latter that is both
eccentric and inclined. Such changes of slope may be due to
8.1.2 Cracking and spalling of ceilings
the effects of permanent and imposed and snow loads on
the floors or roof members, the permanent load causing Curvature of the floor or roof may Cause cracking in
creep deflection and the imposed and snow loads causing decoration on the underside of concrete slabs. Curvature
elastic and possibly creep def lection. subsequent to plastering may Cause cracking of the plaster
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in the span and spalling in regions of negative curvature.
lt is difficult for the designer to assess the Problem if he is The actions involved are the permanent load of the floor or
not aware of the probable deformation of the floor or roof roofs causing creep deflection and the imposed load and
member, as may be the case if the latter is not designed by snow load causing deflection and possibly creep deflection.
him. Repeated thermal and moisture movements in the plaster
(The designer will also wish to take into account may be also be involved. Good extensibility of the plaster
differential settlement under all dead (self-weight) and and good distribution of concentrated loads are
imposed loads.) ameliorating factors as is also the fact that Cracks may be
covered by redecoration. The permissible degree of
cracking is largely subjective but depends on the use of the
7.2 Resonance building.
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Near-coincidence of forcing and natura/ vibrations may 8.1.3 Cracking and of brittle partitions and non-
produce resonance of any building element. The degree of loadbearing Walls
resonance may be reduced by appropriate adjustment of
either of the two frequencies, or by the Provision of Apart from cracking, spalling and Iocal bulging due to
Vibration insulation or adequate damping. The Problem thermal and moisture movements of the partitions
arises mainly where the disturbing forte is of large themselves, or of the supporting structure, darnage to
magnitude, i.e. with auditoria, dance halls, Sports Stands, brittle partitions may arise as a result of differential
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and in buildings having long-span suspended floors with a settlement of foundations, deflections of floors or roofs, or
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natura1 frequency of about 1 to 5 Hz, or containing lateral movements of the building.
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partitions) causing elastic deflection and creep deflection; This is most likely to happen when the ratio of the
also curvature and other movements of the floor due to length to height of the partition is less than
possible unrestrained moisture movements. In general, the 1,5 approximately. The type of darnage is the same as
greater the rigidity of the floor transverse to the span the in the immediately preceding case.
worse the effects of its deformations. Three main types of
behaviour are known : When openings occur in partitions a combination of some
of the above phenomena is likely to occur or there may be
simple rotation of the portions of the partition. Diagonal
a) With the first, a partition parallel to the span
Cracks radiating from the corners of these openings may
deforms in its own plane to follow the deformations of
also be produced. Some horizontal or inclined re-
the floor below it, possibly producing vertical Cracks in
inforcement at such places is therefore advisable where it is
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the bending tension Zone, diagonal shear Cracks, or a gap
above the partition. This type of behaviour is most not possible to break the continuity of the partition above
likely to occur where the partition is of relatively long or below the opening.
span (length/height greater than 3,5 approximately for
non-cantilevered spans); or is not longitudinally
restrained by the structure or by contiguous partitions
8.1.3.3 Lateral deflection of a building as a result of wind
or contains many openings; or is of low rigidity. In this
forces may Cause diagonal cracking across a partition. The
case, besides the weight of the partition concerned, one
action involved is the wind gust having a duration of
of the actions involved is part of the weight of partitions
sufficient length to produce the necessary deflection. Low-
on the floor or floors above, if this tan be transmitted to
cycle fatigue darnage may occur. Strong shear Walls, central
the partition in question.
core zones or enclosed staircases have an ameliorating
or
In the case of a cantilevered span there is greater possible effect.
cracking in the upper part of the partition and possible
darnage to fascias due to non-uniform deflection of
supporting cantilevers.
8.1.4 Darnage to roof coverings, cladding and glazing
b) With the second type of behaviour, a partition Deflections of roofs may Cause darnage to felt or metal
parallel (or in some cases transverse) to the span tends roof coverings, to roof sheeting, or to roof glazing or tiling
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to support itself by arthing horizontally or diagonally. and may produce ponding of rainwater. The actions
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This is most likely to occur where the partition has a involved are permanent load producing creep deflections,
high compressive strength and limit of deformability; any imposed loads, and snow loading and wind gusts of
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where the ratio of length to height lies in the range 1,5 appropriate duration producing elastic deflections.
to 3,5 approximately; where the partition is
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8.2.2 Visible leaning of Walls and cofumns personnel, or the use of mach inery or precision a pparatus.
Some such require ments are :
Visible deviation of vertical members from the vertical
(unless obviously intentional) is also a Source of subjective 8.3.4.1 DE F L ECTIO NS OF OVERHEAD CRANE
Unrest. The actions involved are the dead (self-weight) RUNWAY GIR DERS
loads and imposed loads causing differential settlement,
but constructional deviations and the overturning effects of Traversing cranes produce
eccentric and inclined loads on Walls and columns may be
a) vertical or horizontal deflections of the runway
contributing factors. Persons vary in their appraisal of Iean
girders (and of supporting brackets in some cases) due to
but are often guided by neighbouring vertical elements.
their own weight and that of the load carried, and
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8.3 Deformations affecting use b) horizontal lateral and longitudinal deflections of the
supporting columns due to the forces of acceleration
8.3.1 Curvature of floors and braking. (lt is assumed herein that the effects of
constructional deviations and anY subsequent
Curvature of floors and the inclinations that it produces movements of supports have been negated by levelling
may Cause stumbling or slipping of persons, movement of and lining-up the crane rails. Any upward deflection due
trolleys, tilt or rocking of furniture and equipment and to pre-stress may be taken into account.)
spread of spilt liquids. Curvature may be due to
In the case of vertical deflections of the runway girders
constructional deviations, to elastic deflections and creep
there may be a Problem of clearances. The principal
deflections (possibly upward) under permanent load alone
Problems, however, are the overloading of the means of
or under permanent load and imposed floor loads or to
propulsion due to the slope of the runway girders when
or
thermal or moisture movements. The provisions of screeds,
under load and the maintenance of steady motion over the
or a camber, may be appropriate.
Point of support.
8.3.2 Non-horizon tality of floor supports In the case of horizontal deflections of the columns it is
necessary to limit the transverse deflection to prevent the
Unintentional lack of horizontality of floor supports Causes crane gantry itself rotating excessively about the vertical
many of the effects referred to in 8.3.1. lt may be due to (slewing) or becoming dislodged, and also to limit both
constructional deviations or to differential settlement under
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8.3.3 Oscilla tions genera ted within the building or by 8.3.4.2 OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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wind forces
These requirements should be agreed in advance of design
Apart from man-made external sources of Vibration, such and construction in consultation with the client and the
as nearby industrial activities and transport facilities, whose suppliers of any equipment involved. (See clause 11.)
effects are not a matter for this International Standard, the Examples of Problems that may arise are :
main sources of oscillations in buildings are foot traffit and - vibrations of weighing and measuring apparatus;
machinery, within the building, together with wind gusts.
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(Earthquake is dealt with in 8.4.2.) The acceptable - darnage to impermeable membranes used for
magnitudes of such oscillations, which may Cause isolation of, or protection from iquids and gases;
unpleasant sensations, including alarm, or prevent the
carrying-on of required activities, depend on human - twist of f loors carrying machines operating on sheet
sensitivity, on the activity to be pursued, on the degree of materials;
damping present, on the duration of the impulses and the - inclinations affecting co-linearity of apparatus or
interval between them.
levels of liquids;
Recommendations for limitation of oscillations of - interference with fine manual movements.
frequency > 1 Hz are given by ISO/TC 108 in a draft
Application Guide [ISO/TC 108/SC 4/VVG2 (Split-l) 201 8.4 Deformations requiring general Overall control
based on ISO 2631. This committee is also studying the
limitation of oscillations of lower frequency appropriate 8.4.1 Cracking
to horizontal oscillations of buildings.
Cracks in building elements may darnage coverings, permit
corrosion of reinforcing elements, or allow Penetration of
8.3.4 Deformations affecting special requirements in use
liquids, gases, or radiation (thus, for example, reducing
The foregoing sub-clause 8.3 refers to deformations thermal or air-borne Sound insulation, or admitting rain,
affecting the use of the generality of buildings within the dust, or light). They may also constitute disfigurement or
scope of this International Standard. However, in certain Cause alarm. (They are unlikely to Cause structural collapse
types of building there may be special requirements in unless extremely wide and extensive, but they are early
connection with, for example, particular activities of evidente of excessive action.)
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