@JAE Thanks for the input. I didn't realize these "variable skirts" or "buffers" existed and thought it was just a clean cut deflection tolerance of 0.5"~1" for partitions. I will followup with the manufacturer and see what they say.
@jerseyshore Yes the moveable portion will be along the...
@Harbringer The use of this beam/truss would be only to support the gravity loads from the operable partition. No lateral loads, or other gravity loads like roof or floor loads will be going into this member.
A moment frame would provide some extra restraint at the ends of the beam, creating...
I am currently in the design phase of a project where the client is wanting to hang an operable partition wall over a clear span of approx 90'. Seems like quite the challenge with the restrictive deflection limits of operable partitions. But, I came across this thread (thread507-498793) where it...
