1. List the various aspects of serviceability for reinforced concrete structures

1. List the various aspects of serviceability for reinforced concrete structures.
2. Why is the area of steel bars multiplied by factor “n” for investigating service stresses in
reinforced concrete sections?
3. Define the effective moment of inertia.
4. Define immediate and long term deflection.
5. What are the factors affecting the amount of long term deflection?
6. List the methods of reducing long term deflection in concrete.
7. Why is compression steel considered very effective in reducing long term deflection?
8. ACI Code deflection criteria place upper limits on two types of deflection. Explain.
9. What are the possible methods of limiting crack width in reinforced concrete beams?