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Test-report · QC-BRG-TST-002
Deflection Measurement Report
18 checkpoints across 6 sections. During commissioning; verification of structural behavior under load
18 Checkpoints
6 Sections
Once per bridge span during testing
Bridge Engineer, QC Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. MEASUREMENT SETUP AND INSTRUMENTATION
A1Displacement measurement devices calibration
Acceptance: LVDT/dial gauges calibrated; accuracy ±0.5 mm; certification current; zero check performed
Cl. 8.3 — Accurate measurement required
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Measurement point locations and datum establishment
Acceptance: Points at mid-span, 1/4-span, 3/4-span; reference datum established away from structure
Cl. 8.3 — Points at critical sections
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Transverse measurement profile setup
Acceptance: Measurements at centerline and 1/4-width both sides; minimum 3 points across deck width
Cl. 8.3 — Deflection profile across width
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Data acquisition system verification
Acceptance: Data logger tested and operational; sampling rate adequate; time synchronization verified
Cl. 8.3 — Data recording accurate
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. MID-SPAN DEFLECTION MEASUREMENTS
B1Unloaded baseline deflection (zero load)
Acceptance: Recorded with no applied load; used as baseline for all subsequent measurements
Cl. 8.3 — Reference measurement
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Deflection at 25% of design load
Acceptance: Deflection recorded at equilibrium; time to stability noted; measurement ±0.5 mm accuracy
Cl. 8.3 — Progressive load measurement
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Deflection at 50% of design load
Acceptance: Deflection proportional to load; linearity check; no anomalies observed
Cl. 8.3 — Mid-point measurement
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Deflection at 100% of design load
Acceptance: Deflection ≤ L/250 (where L = span length); recorded after 30 min load application
Cl. 8.3 — Full load measurement
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B5Creep and time-dependent deflection
Acceptance: Deflection monitored at 1, 5, 10, 30 minutes under sustained load; creep ≤ 5% of elastic deflection
Cl. 8.3 — Sustained load response
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. TRANSVERSE DEFLECTION PROFILE
C1Deflection symmetry across deck width
Acceptance: Deflection symmetric about centerline; difference left–right ≤ 10%
Cl. 8.3 — Load distribution verified
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Edge beam vs. interior beam deflection
Acceptance: Interior beams deflect more than edge beams; ratio within 1.0–1.3 range
Cl. 8.3 — Load distribution to members
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. MEASUREMENT SETUP AND INSTRUMENTATION
A1Displacement measurement devices calibration
Cl. 8.3 — Accurate measurement required (IRC 6)
LVDT/dial gauges calibrated; accuracy ±0.5 mm; certification current; zero check performed
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Measurement point locations and datum establishment
Cl. 8.3 — Points at critical sections (IRC 6)
Points at mid-span, 1/4-span, 3/4-span; reference datum established away from structure
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Transverse measurement profile setup
Cl. 8.3 — Deflection profile across width (IRC 6)
Measurements at centerline and 1/4-width both sides; minimum 3 points across deck width
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Data acquisition system verification
Cl. 8.3 — Data recording accurate (IRC 6)
Data logger tested and operational; sampling rate adequate; time synchronization verified
OKNCNAHOLD
B. MID-SPAN DEFLECTION MEASUREMENTS
B1Unloaded baseline deflection (zero load)
Cl. 8.3 — Reference measurement (IRC 6)
Recorded with no applied load; used as baseline for all subsequent measurements
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Deflection at 25% of design load
Cl. 8.3 — Progressive load measurement (IRC 6)
Deflection recorded at equilibrium; time to stability noted; measurement ±0.5 mm accuracy
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Deflection at 50% of design load
Cl. 8.3 — Mid-point measurement (IRC 6)
Deflection proportional to load; linearity check; no anomalies observed
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Deflection at 100% of design load
Cl. 8.3 — Full load measurement (IRC 6)
Deflection ≤ L/250 (where L = span length); recorded after 30 min load application
OKNCNAHOLD
B5Creep and time-dependent deflection
Cl. 8.3 — Sustained load response (IRC 6)
Deflection monitored at 1, 5, 10, 30 minutes under sustained load; creep ≤ 5% of elastic deflection
OKNCNAHOLD
C. TRANSVERSE DEFLECTION PROFILE
C1Deflection symmetry across deck width
Cl. 8.3 — Load distribution verified (IRC 6)
Deflection symmetric about centerline; difference left–right ≤ 10%
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Edge beam vs. interior beam deflection
Cl. 8.3 — Load distribution to members (IRC 6)
Interior beams deflect more than edge beams; ratio within 1.0–1.3 range
OKNCNAHOLD
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APPROVED
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
REJECTED
Deflection Data Summary
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Mid-Span Deflection (mm)
Name / Sign / Date
Theoretical vs. Measured (ratio)
Name / Sign / Date
Analysis and Conclusion
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Measured By
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Analyzed By
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