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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Oct 23, 2025 · I am being asked to design a cantilever steel canopy above a parking lot. The design is to be based upon a single column supporting an outrigger beam (either T or L shaped depending on …

Mar 28, 2003 · I have a 2 story office building with a precast concrete panel band around the entire bldg at the second floor. Above and below is storefront. What would be a good vertical deflection criteria …

Oct 8, 2021 · The slope deflection method would not be my choice, but it is a perfectly sound method. Since the structure and the loading are symmetrical, consider half the structure (from point 1 to 3). …

Jun 8, 2018 · Hi, I want to calculate the deflection of a beam (tube) with a uniform load that is applied over a length Ww. The tube is supported by two other (smaller) rolls (see layout in the image below). …

Mar 9, 2009 · Hello everyone. I have a thin 5 mm mesh made up of hard drawn low carbon wire. To get a rough idea of the stiffness, the mesh similar to the wire used on old school shopping trolley’s. I …

Feb 15, 2022 · hi.I want to design a slab that supports columns subject to snow load.table 9.5(b) of ACI give permissible limites for deflection.is snow load considered as live load or it is not included in …