Title:
Remarks on the calulation method of instantaneous deflections adopted by Spanish Code EP-93
Author(s):
Miguel Sosa, P.F.; Fenández Prada, M.A.; Fargueta Cerdá, F.
Publication:
ACHE
Volume:
45
Issue:
190
Appears on pages(s):
45 - 49
Keywords:
DOI:
Date:
1/1/1994
Abstract:
The recent Spanish Code EP-93 incorporates a simplified method for the calculation of instantaneous deflections (Branson's Method) which is a generalization of the EH-91 method, for prestressed concrete. This paper draws atention to the possible mistakes that may be made by the application of the EP-93 method to reinforced concrete elements under combined bending and compression. The simplified method proposed by the authors (Hormigón y Acero nº 188) can be used either on reinforced concrete elements under combined bending and compression or on prestressed concrete elements, with better accuracy than the EP-93 formulation, even on prestressed concrete elements.
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