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Document: 

SP133

Date: 

September 1, 1992

Author(s):

Editors: Edward G. Nawy and Andrew Scanlon

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

133

Abstract:

SP-133 Design for serviceability and safety is central to the work of structural engineers, code-writing bodies and the users. The current era of high strength materials, exotic additives and limit states of design has necessitated better control of constructed facilities in their short and long-term behavior at service load and at ultimate load. This Special Publication concentrates on topics that give the design engineer and contractor an insight into how to avoid practices that could affect the integrity or long-term performance of structural elements and systems. The text is outgrowth of a national symposium of the American Concrete Institute co-sponsored by ACI Committees 348 and 435, and covers topics ranging from crack-control in reinforced and prestressed concrete, safety provisions in design codes and practical deflection computations to limit state design principles and seismic performance of frame structures. Several papers that could not be presented due to time limitations are included. The papers dealing with serviceability, highlight requirements of the ACI Codes and Reports in addition to relevant state of the art developments. The paper covering safety deal with issues ranging from philosophical discussions of treatment of safety in codes to project case studies. Overlap is expected since serviceability and safety are indivisible. All the papers presented in this publication were reviewed by recognized xperts in accordance with the ACI review procedures. It is hoped that designer, constructors and codifying bodies will be able to draw on the material presented in improving the safety and long-term cracking and deflection behavior of concrete constructed facilities.

DOI:

10.14359/14165

Document: 

SP133-06

Date: 

September 1, 1992

Author(s):

Andrew Scanlon and Libanio Pinheiro

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

133

Abstract:

The treatment of design for deflection control in current practice is empirical, and relies largely on allowable computed deflections that were established on the basis of experience gained at a time when deflection control was not a critical issue in most cases. In this paper the current deterministic approach to deflection control is compared with design for safety, which is based on probability considerations.

DOI:

10.14359/3154

Document: 

SP133-07

Date: 

September 1, 1992

Author(s):

Stephen J. Sopko

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

133

Abstract:

Reinforced concrete floor systems must be analyzed for deflections to minimize serviceability problems such as excessive deflections. Member depths should be based on serviceability requirements as well as stress, especially when long-term deflection must be considered. The ACI equations for member depth may not always be adequate to prevent excessive long-term deflections of reinforced concrete floor members where heavy sustained loads are present. Two case studies are presented focusing on floor systems which have exhibited excessive deflections. From this investigation and analysis, proper design, detailing, and construction practices will be discussed to minimize serviceability problems. Care must be taken in analyzing and designing floor systems which support heavy sustained loadings or masonry.

DOI:

10.14359/3159

Document: 

SP133-12

Date: 

September 1, 1992

Author(s):

Dan M. Frangopol

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

133

Abstract:

A formulation is presented for extending structural system design concepts from safety and serviceability to damage tolerability. The assumptions necessary to implement damage tolerability concepts in structural system design are explained using both deterministic and probabilistic approaches. A particular emphasis is placed upon redundancy measures and their use in system damage-tolerant optimum design. Examples of solutions for optimum system design for safety, serviceability, and damage tolerability are presented.

DOI:

10.14359/3163

Document: 

SP133-14

Date: 

September 1, 1992

Author(s):

W. B. Cranst

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

133

Abstract:

The introduction of limit state design into the UK code for structural concrete in the 1960s is reviewed. The objections and controversies aroused are described. A selection of probability studies carried out in the interim is discussed and a possible way forward is outlined.

DOI:

10.14359/3168

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