Deflection Limits
Deflection Limits
(OP)
In the IBC table 1604.3 the allowable deflection limits are given for diffrent types of members and the coverings. Footnote f says that for WL and SL the load can be taken as 0.7* Componet and cladding. This seems simple but I've never heard of that before. So does this mean that I can use the MWFRS for strength design and the 0.7*CC for deflection design?






RE: Deflection Limits
Whether you use MWFRS or C&C is an unrelated matter relative to the 0.7 factor.
RE: Deflection Limits
A similar reduction for the MWFRS drift is discussed in the commentary to ASCE-7.