Reinforced Concrete Slabs - Cracking and Deflection Calculations

I would like to share an engineering article about calculations that was prepared by the Structoris structural design team in order to assess the cracking and deflections of a slab. The deflection calculations took into account non-linear characteristics, creep effect and the decreased rigidity due to cracking. The results are more reliable than simple deflection formulas given in codes. The slab was designed for a building in the Russian Federation. The article can be downloaded from: http://www.structoris.co.uk/index.php?aid=94

I hope it will be useful for structural engineers and designers.

Zafer Geçim

Civil Engineer, M.Sc.

Structoris Engineering Consulting Contracting Co.