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 …

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 …

Nov 26, 2002 · And deflection assessment errors can actually cause potentially catastrophic effects. A number of years ago I was helping an associate with the design of a new grocery …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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" …

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, …

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?

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 …