Reshoring and Early-Age Building Behavior-Deflection Modeling, Monitoring, and Investigation (Recorded Presentation)

Deflection Modeling, Monitoring, and Investigation (Recorded Presentation)

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In a presentation by Eamon Connolly and Michael Ahern, the focus was on addressing deflection issues in construction and how they impact structural integrity and safety. Michael Ahern highlighted a case study involving serious deflection problems in a university dormitory complex completed in 2012, which presented serviceability issues like water pooling and noticeable floor sloping. The problems were traced back to early age and repeated loading, highlighted by insufficient slab thickness and modulus issues due to early construction loading mistakes. Eamon Connolly approached these issues from a contractor’s perspective, emphasizing the importance of planning, communication, and monitoring to prevent disputes and ensure project efficiency. He stressed the value of clear communication with stakeholders and employing construction monitoring programs to anticipate and manage deflection issues proactively, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction while minimizing remedial costs. This holistic approach underscores the necessity to align design expectations with practical construction outcomes.

Keywords

deflection issues

structural integrity

construction monitoring

serviceability problems

stakeholder communication

project efficiency