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Civil Engineering QUESTION #6637
Question 1
What is the effect of 'Creep' on the deflection of a RC beam?
  • It reduces instantaneous deflection
  • It has no effect on deflection
  • It increases long-term deflection✔️
  • It increases the cracking moment
Correct Answer Explanation
Creep is the time-dependent deformation of concrete under sustained load, which significantly adds to the initial elastic deflection over time.