Allowable Rotation for Steel Beam in Torsion
Allowable Rotation for Steel Beam in Torsion
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I am a recent grad working for a firm and am working with steel beams in torsion for the first time. I have performed analysis and the beam checks out for combined loading; however, I cannot find anything in the steel code limiting the angle of rotation. I have been all throughout the code but can't find anything specifically addressing rotational servicability.
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RE: Allowable Rotation for Steel Beam in Torsion
RE: Allowable Rotation for Steel Beam in Torsion
RE: Allowable Rotation for Steel Beam in Torsion
Also keep in mind that this rotation will be zero at the ends and maximum in the middle possibly giving a differential deflection along the span of the beam.
Can you give us some more specific details of this project so we can give you more specific advice. What is the limiting factor for deflection? What causes the torsion in the beam? What is the configuration of the beams?
RE: Allowable Rotation for Steel Beam in Torsion
RE: Allowable Rotation for Steel Beam in Torsion
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