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 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 …

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 …

Nov 7, 2024 · Hello everyone, could you please tell me how we can define the deflection limits of (L or Lr, S or Wf, and D+L) as described in IBC Table 1604.3?

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 …

Mar 31, 2020 · Hey all I am designing a Guard rail in Tampa, Florida and I did a lot of research to figure out the Deflection limitations but couldn't find actual solid resource. can you please provide me the …

Jan 2, 2012 · How can you justify not to check long-term deflection for a bay of 7.8m x 6m in a Lobby with 500x800dp beams all around the bay (LL: 5 KPa, SDL: 6 KPa)with just 180 mm slab thickness …

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 …

Jul 11, 2006 · I am aware of the commonly accepted limits of 0.30" or L/600 for brick lintels, whichever is less. For very long spans the 0.30 requirement can be unreasonable. For example, a 40 ft. span …