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 …
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 of Slab with step | Eng-Tips
May 20, 2016 · Deflection is a function of the moment of inertia. You're increasing the depth of the slab, and therefore the moment of inertia, over a very small width and I think that this would be negligible …
Large Disk Supported in Center - Deflection | Eng-Tips
Feb 16, 2018 · 10 in. Both the inner and outer edges are simply supported, and it is required to determine the maximum deflection and maximum stress as a function of the plate thickness. Once …
Enercalc Masonry Slenderwall Deflection | Eng-Tips
Apr 11, 2023 · I'm designing masonry slender walls using Enercalc and I always have concerns with what it's doing. The default load combinations for either IBC or ASCE for deflection include W only at …
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 …
Dead load deflection calculation for bridge design | Eng-Tips
Apr 24, 2019 · I had a question regarding dead load calculations for bridge design. The specific bridge type is concrete deck on steel beams with concrete parapets. Per IDOT, we have to show top of slab …
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...