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 this case, relative deflection (L/X) is usually the target. This limit reflects the local curvature or deformations at play.
Hi, I want to understand what deflection criteria I need to design to in a case where I have a rigid point (Core) with a beam at mid span adjacent and the minimum span over / gradient. Is there any guidance on it in Eurocode? Thanks
Hi there, I am struggling with working out maximum deflection in a beam. It has two point loads, at L/4 on each side and a distributed load at L/2. I know max deflection for a distributed load but I am not sure how I calculate both at the same time. Do I have to treat this problem as...
I'm looking for a standard that defines deflection limits for overhang beams. To define what I mean here by overhang beam, please refer to this image. This post contains some mentions of max deflection of L/180, L/240, L/360, L/600 and other figures. This seems to me to apply to fixed-fixed...
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...
Wind for deflection is often taken as the 10 year MRI, which is roughly 0.42W. The 0.6W is only applicable to ASD load combinations. Thank you for your reply. So wind load reduction is actually .42 for deflection and not .6? I was confused because I thought .6 was the reduction for deflection check up only. Thank you.