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 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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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). …
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 …
Mesh Deflection. | Eng-Tips
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 …
Calculating the deflection of a wood truss | Eng-Tips
Mar 21, 2014 · I checked the truss software deflection, and it exactly matched the method of using only MoI of chord areas - to 3 significant digits. However I am doing a study in my spare time, saying that …