allowable metal deck deflection
allowable metal deck deflection
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Where can I find the allowable metal deck deflection? I am drawing a blank. I have calculated the actual deflection, but I need something to compare it to.
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RE: allowable metal deck deflection
RE: allowable metal deck deflection
RE: allowable metal deck deflection
RE: allowable metal deck deflection
For diaphragm action, the deflection of the flexible diaphragm metal deck affects the lean - or sway/drift of your overall building. The combination of your main lateral bracing system deflection plus the diaphragm deflection combines to be the total lateral drift of, say, a column halfway between the braces. This drift is what you should look at in light of your maximum preferred story drift for the building.
We generally see maximum allowed drifts of between H/400 and H/500 for most buildings. AISC Journal article dated First Quarter, 1993 is a good reference for this.
RE: allowable metal deck deflection