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Allowable deflection for cantilever purlin

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shnider22

Structural
Dec 12, 2016
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hello every body;
i want to know the minimum allowable deflection limit for cantilever built-up I section purlin in code mbma96? the purlin supports a panel.
 
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Dik
 
Allowable deflections depend on the usage of the structure....
Usually codes do not give a limit....


best regards
Klaus
 
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