Does RCDC perform the Serviceability check for allowable deflections from ACI 318M-14 Table 24.2.2 by using the effective moment of inertia from ACI 318M-14 cl. 24.2.3.5 ?
Reply:
Presently deflection values are not read by RCDC and deflection check is not performed. There would be simple check for deflection as per the deflection values available from analysis for given load cases. This would-be short-term deflection check.
Other is long term deflection check which is depend on the creep and shrinkage of concrete.
We will try and take this as an enhancement in RCD for future release.