Aug 3, 2001 · Dougantholz - It seems that deflection limits are up to the engineer who is designing, and not to exceed the limits set forth in code (l/240, l/360, l/600, etc.). Lets just say …

Apr 27, 2009 · I have been pondering allowable deflection limits for our residential design standards for high-end residential *FLOORS BEAMS*(wood framed with LVL, glu-lam, and …

Feb 1, 2013 · The proper Global deflection limit to use also has to do with what is on the roof as a roofing material - this looks like a rafter/beam situation is why I mention it. If the roof is tile, …

Apr 20, 2011 · 1. How do you simulate the Max Defl Ratio provided on the member detail report from the Deflection diagram also located in the detail report? 2. Is there an easy way to sort …

Oct 21, 2009 · Deflection criteria are put in place for a variety of reasons, including aesthetics, limiting cracks, mitigation of creep, and to force sections to be more resistant to "dynamic" …

Apr 6, 2010 · In calculating deflection of a beam, is the adjusted Elasticity of the member, E', used?

Feb 6, 2003 · The allowable deflection can be different for diff structures as already pointed out by the earlier replies. My own experience shows that for piles with a long unsupported length, …

May 8, 2012 · Hi folks, When Checking for serviceability of beams do you take the absolute deflection (meaning the deflection of the beam + the deflection of the supporting beam/girder …

May 24, 2011 · Deflection is deflection, whatever contributes. But deflection is a serviceability issue, and thus requires judgment to determine acceptability or not. What serviceability issue …

Feb 16, 2022 · Hi, Consider the case of a cantilever frame as seen in the attached picture. When you consider the roof beam as an individual beam with one end fixed, I consider the vertical …