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Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  Volume 89, Number 6, March25 2024 , pages 627-634
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2024.89.6.627
 

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Assessment of structural behavior of reinforced concrete slab ceiling under full load test in a residential complex project
Jaffar A. Kadim, Oday A. Abdulrazzaq, Abdulamir A. Karim and Aqeel H. Chkheiwer

 
Abstract
    This research deals with the process of conducting a reinforced concrete slab loading test of a Residential Complex Project at the Shatt Al Arab District which is located in southern Iraq. The purpose of the test which represents a destructive test is to evaluate the structural behavior of the slab condition state during and after the examination of the test process in order to ascertain the ability of the slab ceiling to withstand the loads generated during the use of the building. The test was carried out accordant to ACI 437.2-13 code. The reason for this test is the postponed 8 years of building project construction. Concrete blocks were used to simulate and conduct a loading test of 30-tons for 3 days. The central point has been installed to measure the slab deflection that occurred during the test. The results showed that both the total deflection and residual deflections were lesser than the permissible values according to the ACI 437.2-13, the RC slab behavior was mainly linear structural behave, and that the purpose of the examination was achieved. Finally, a new method was introduced to the assessment of the slab condition at the support which is found in good condition.
 
Key Words
    compression loading test; destructive test; load distribution; RC slab ceiling; residual deflection; slab deflection
 
Address
Jaffar A. Kadim, Oday A. Abdulrazzaq, Abdulamir A. Karim and Aqeel H. Chkheiwer: Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Basrah University, Al-Basrah, Republic of Iraq
 

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