Allowable deflection of beams | Eng-Tips
Jul 2, 2019 · Deflection in beam design implies relatively slow (nearly static) deflection of a beam. A beam subjected to vibrations means that you need to be looking into a dynamic or vibration analysis. …
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 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 …
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 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 | 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 …
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 …
Laterally Loaded Pile Criteria | Eng-Tips
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, such as in …
Limiting Deflection Question | Eng-Tips
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 at the connection …
Table 1604.3 - Deflection Limits | Eng-Tips
Feb 19, 2010 · Dear Engineers, I'm trying to settle a disagreement I have with an engineer (I'm an architect) about Chapter 16, Table 1604.3. Footnote “f” states: “The wind load is permitted to be …