Research Article
Dec 1982
Realistic Tolerances for Double-Tee Construction
Publication: Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 108, Issue 4
Abstract
This paper is mainly concerned with the problems of tolerance specification for precast concrete construction. Some articles have reported that constructed tolerances are much larger than those commonly specified and that tolerances recommended in published standards were unrealistic. In order to confirm the aforementioned statements, an investigation was made by directly measuring the existing variation of bearing lengths in the connections of the beams and their supports at five precast parking structures in Austin, Texas. The results of the investigation illustrate the problem of tolerance specification. A realistic tolerance standard should be established. More effort should be dedicated to measuring the variations in existing satisfactory structures to obtain more realistic data for establishing tolerance standards.
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Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 108 • Issue 4 • December 1982
Pages: 563 - 576
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© 1982 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Dec 1982
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Richard L. Tucker, F.ASCE
Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., The Univ. of Texas, Austin, Tex.
Luh-Maan Chang
Grad. Student, Dept. of Civ. Engrg., The Univ. of Texas, Austin, Tex.
Ned H. Burns, M.ASCE
Prof., Dept. of Architectural Engrg., The Univ. of Texas, Austin, Tex.
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