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 …
Modifying cantilever beam deflection and breaking load equations for ...
Aug 31, 2025 · Hi, I am writing a calculator for sizing up free-standing masts for small boats, and I need to estimate their deflection at a certain load, and the breaking load to get a safety factor. The masts …
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 …
Canopy Deflection | Eng-Tips
Oct 23, 2025 · I am being asked to design a cantilever steel canopy above a parking lot. The design is to be based upon a single column supporting an outrigger beam (either T or L shaped depending on …
Is the 0.6 wind load reduction(ASD) just to check deflection?
Nov 12, 2013 · ASD is not just for deflection checks. ASD is to check the capacity of the member (allowable stress for wood, allowable strength for steel) against the expected load. If you're using …
Deflection Criterias for Folding Partition | Eng-Tips
Oct 18, 2010 · This 1" deflection will be present when the track for the folding partition is installed. Is the curvature of the track the reason for the stringent deflection criteria or is it the fact the folding partition …
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...
Enercalc Masonry Slenderwall Deflection | Eng-Tips
Apr 11, 2023 · Wall deflection should be at allowable levels, if I was doing it by hand. Florida building code allows deflection to be checked at 0.42W component and cladding, but even at 0.6W the …
Stiffness modifiers for deflection check in beams | Eng-Tips
Jul 15, 2015 · Hi, Table 6.6.3.1.1 provides property modifiers for beams for factored load level analysis. Ie = 0.35Ig. Section 6.6.3.2.2 says it is permitted to calculate immediate lateral deflection using 1.4 …
Wood shearwall deflection questions | Eng-Tips
Sep 22, 2021 · I have a few questions on what others do in calculating the deflection of a wood shearwall. In my specific case I am looking at the deflection due to wind. 1. In the 3-term deflection …