Deflection Limits | Eng-Tips
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 an l/360 delf. limit for …
Allowable deflections for Residential Floor Beams | Eng-Tips
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 steel beams). I am …
Deflection check | Eng-Tips
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, deflection …
Deflection | Eng-Tips
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" deflection such as …
Simple Deflection Question | Eng-Tips
Dec 29, 2019 · The code deflection limit charts for Floor Members simply states: Live load = l/360 Nothing for Wind D+L = l/240. So am I only checking the Live Load deflection and the Load …
Deflection Limitations Question | Eng-Tips
Oct 28, 2015 · Hey guys, Why are deflection limitations specified as a fraction of the span length, such as L/360 or L/240? I'm having a hard time picturing this criteria, it apears to be more of a deflection …
Deflection. Absolute or Relative? | Eng-Tips
Oct 4, 2019 · It depends what the goal of the deflection limit is. For most deflection limits in structures, the end goal is either user comfort or preventing issues with non-structural elements and finishes. In …
Deflection Load Combinations | Eng-Tips
Jan 13, 2011 · I have a question regarding Structural Deflection Limits. The way I see it, there are three ways of going about it - Follow the IBC verbatim, or use ASD load combinations, or load that aren't …
Cantilever Canopy - Deflection | Eng-Tips
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 does deflection of …
Masonry Wall out of plane deflection limit | Eng-Tips
Mar 23, 2007 · When designing masonry buildings ACI 530 states an out of plane deflection limit of 0.007*h which must include p-delta affects. The IBC states out of plane deflection for walls should be …