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  1. alhawk

    Beam Deflection / Serviceability Limits using ASD

    Hey Rudy!
  2. alhawk

    Deflection of stud walls at ends (where wind pressure is higher)

    We are definitely using all the applicable reduction factors. We use the final factor ends up being 0.7*0.6=0.42. Really I was just hoping we could benefit from the return walls. Thanks for your thoughts -Alex
  3. alhawk

    Deflection of stud walls at ends (where wind pressure is higher)

    Thank you all for your input. structSU10 do you have a section or page for your reference to L/3 in the ASCE 7 commentary?
  4. alhawk

    Deflection of stud walls at ends (where wind pressure is higher)

    At my firm we calculate the out of plane deflection for stud walls. The deflection is limited so that the stucco will not crack. Because of the increased wind pressure at the ends of walls, when we get above 9' tall walls we almost always use 12" spacing or tighter for the first 5' of the wall...

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