Serviceability Limit States: Deflection
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 112, Issue 1
Abstract
The reliability of floor and roof deflections due to occupancy and snow loads, respectively, and of lateral frame deflections due to wind loads is examined. These deflections are determined for unfactored code‐specified loads, and they are not to exceed professionally established deflection limits. Firstorder, second‐moment probabilistic theory is used in the analysis. Values of the reliability index are calculated for eight‐ and one‐yr reference periods. Recommendations are made with regard to load levels to be used in the serviceability analysis of deflection‐sensitive and deflection‐insensitive structures.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 112 • Issue 1 • January 1986
Pages: 67 - 84
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Copyright © 1986 ASCE.
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Published online: Jan 1, 1986
Published in print: Jan 1986
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