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Steel

CATEGORIZATION OF DEFECTS

Deflected elements

INCLUDES:
• Structural element or part of a structural element which is deflected as
a result of load or impact.

• Deformations beyond the elastic limit of steel.

CATEGORIZATION / ACTION:
• Deflected or deformed elements shall be categorized at least with

LFF = C (Possible)

Examples:

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