Civil Engineering - Structural Design Specifications - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Structural Design Specifications - Section 3 (Q.No. 7)
7.
The structure which is subjected to an imposed load after 72 hours for a period of 24 hours, is deemed to be unacceptable if it fails to recover the net deflection less than
90%
85%
80%
75%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Roy said:   8 years ago
80% is the right answer. Because it's for unacceptable. Clause 17.6.3.
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Bishal said:   9 years ago
If within 24 hours of removal of the imposed load, the structure does not recover at least 75 percent of the deflection under super imposed load, the test may be repeated after a lapse of 72 hours. Structures shall be deemed to be unacceptable.

Tashu said:   9 years ago
AS per IS its 75%.

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