Sep 16, 2008 #1 ypzhang Structural Jul 4, 2008 6 0 0 US Hello everyone, For the pre-engineering building, When we calculate the girt's deflection under the wind load,(cold formed steel and clading system) which should we use to check the deflection, L/360 or L/180? Thank you very much! Best regards, Tom
Hello everyone, For the pre-engineering building, When we calculate the girt's deflection under the wind load,(cold formed steel and clading system) which should we use to check the deflection, L/360 or L/180? Thank you very much! Best regards, Tom
Sep 16, 2008 #2 DaveAtkins Structural Apr 15, 2002 2,843 4 38 US If the girt gives lateral support to steel wall panels only, L/120 is acceptable. If the girt gives lateral support to CMU, I would use L/360. DaveAtkins Upvote 0 Downvote
If the girt gives lateral support to steel wall panels only, L/120 is acceptable. If the girt gives lateral support to CMU, I would use L/360. DaveAtkins
Sep 16, 2008 #3 SteveGregory Structural Jul 18, 2006 554 0 0 US I use L/600 for masonry support. Upvote 0 Downvote
Sep 16, 2008 #4 UcfSE Structural Dec 27, 2002 2,525 0 0 US If you're designing the MBS, you should look in the building specifications and contract documents first, then the MBMA Manual, if you're in the US. Upvote 0 Downvote
If you're designing the MBS, you should look in the building specifications and contract documents first, then the MBMA Manual, if you're in the US.