1. Deflection and cracking control are important for structural concrete members to ensure serviceability. The ACI Code provides provisions for calculating deflection and cracking.
2. Instantaneous deflection, also called immediate deflection, is the initial deflection of a structural member under load. It is related to the elastic behavior of the member.
3. Cracking moment is the moment at which tensile stresses in concrete first exceed the modulus of rupture, initiating cracking in the member. It can be calculated based on the section properties and concrete strength.