jayrod12,
For allowable horizontal deflection of the beam, I was going to use 1/2" (which is about L/400). But the support is stiffer at the columns and that 1/2" might really be in the center of the beam span. Or is the theory that the whole beam and column system deflects horizontally the...
hokie66,
The roof is a metal deck on steel bar joists. The bar joists are labeled scissor joists by SJI even though they are really sloped parallel chord bar joists. The joist supplier has asked for a horizontal deflection limit to be given in the specifications. Are you thinking there is no...
Agent666,
I do not have any constraints on the columns. This is kind of a free standing structure. I was planning to fix the bases.
What horizontal load would I use to design the beam if all I have is a horizontal deflection?
I have searched the other threads on this topic. However, I don't see a real consensus out there and I am not able to find any research or studies on the topic. I have steel scissor joists bearing on steel beams and columns. I want to determine the horizontal load to design the supports. If the...
