Question
Download Solution PDFFor a simply supported beam, the maximum permitted deflection is:
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Download Solution PDFExplanation:
Maximum permissible deflection in simply supported steel beam = \(\frac{1}{{325}} \times {\bf{Span}}\)
Some of the reason for limiting deflection is:
- Excessive deflection may create problems for floor or roof drainage.
- Excessive deflection may lead to crack in the plaster of ceilings & may damage the material attached to or supported by the beam.
- There may cause undesirable twisting and distortion of connections and connected materials.
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