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 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. 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 …
Delection limits for cantilever frame | Eng-Tips
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 deflection …
Soldier pile retaining wall deflection | Eng-Tips
Dec 23, 2024 · Is there a code reference for allowable deflection in a soldier pile retaining wall? It's about 13' tall with 3x8 lagging, holding back sands. The use of...
Deflection of a beam supported by two other beams | Eng-Tips
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). …
Solving Portal Frame Using Slope Deflection Equations
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). …
Deflection of steel beams with bolted moment splices | Eng-Tips
Jan 19, 2007 · I have a 40' steel beam which requires two splices in it, one about 10' in from each end, where the bending stresses are relatively low vs capacity at the middle of the beam. I'm designing a …
Precast Panel Deflection | Eng-Tips
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 …