Title:
Serviceability Design in the Current Australian Code
Author(s):
B. Vijaya Rangan
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
133
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
93-110
Keywords:
cracking (fracturing); creep properties; deflection; durability; reinforced concrete; serviceability; shrinkage; structural design; Design
DOI:
10.14359/3148
Date:
9/1/1992
Abstract:
The paper presents a summary of treatment of serviceability design in the current Australian Code, AS 3600-1988. The backgrounds to the code rules with regard to control of deflection and crack widths are presented. The provisions for durability design of concrete structures are also discussed.