Thank you, MotorCity.
This foundation system is a raft slab with helical piles - so would be similar to "deflection".
Please let me know if you think otherwise.
Thank you all for your responses! They are really helpful.
My concern right now is whether to consider it for a mat slab foundation - as it is also a slab for the ground floor, based on the responses you have provided, I will consider long-term deflection.
Thank you!
Dear community,
Do you have to consider long-term deflection at all times, for any elements of the building - columns/slabs/foundations/beams, etc. when using reinforced concrete?
Thank you always.
