Research Article

Load Deflection Relationship of a Solid Slab under the Action of Construction Loads

Table 5

Deflection and time values on dial gauges 9, 8, and 5.

Time interval (minutes)Cumulative time interval (minutes)Deflection (mm)Remarks
DG-9DG-8DG-5

000.6590.6751.011S.O.C
10100.7140.671.011E.O.C 
15250.7140.671.011
6310.7140.671.01
6370.7390.671.01

S.O.C: start of casting; E.O.C: end of casting (application of full load); DG-X: dial gauge number.