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Table 4 Load deflection at different load stages and shear strength.

From: Alternatives to Enhance Flat Slab Ductility

Slabs

Pcr (kN)

Δcr (mm)

Py (kN)

Δy (mm)

Pu (kN)

Δu (mm)

Vu (measured shear strength) ACI 421-1R (N/mm2)

Vn (nominal shear strength) ACI 421-1R (N/mm2)

S1

20

0.5

112

10.5

130

13

3.00

1.83

S2

22

0.5

120

7.5

135

15.5

N/A

N/A

S3

23

0.6

120

8

141

17

N/A

N/A

S4

25

0.7

138

7.2

200

22

3.69

4.16

S5

27

0.6

140

6.4

220

28

5.08

1.1

S6

30

0.6

145

9

244

35

5.63

1.57

S7

35

0.8

185

14.5

300

–

2.97

1.83