Question
Download Solution PDFFor simply supported beams, the maximum permitted deflection is (As pe IS 800:2007)
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Maximum permissible deflection in simply supported steel beam other than industrial building is given by = \(\frac{1}{{300}} \times {\bf{Span}}\)
Some of the reason for limiting deflection is:
- Excessive deflection may create problems for floor or roof drainage.
- Excessive deflection may lead to crack in the plaster of ceilings & may damage the material attached to or supported by the beam.
- There may cause undesirable twisting and distortion of connections and connected materials.
Confusion Points
325 is as per IS 800: 1984, Question is asking as per IS 800: 2007, according to which 300 is the correct answer.
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