I am looking for some insight into special deflections of Joists parallel to a non-flexible member, like a masonry wall. I’ve found in Canam’s catalogue something talking about modifying the deflection of the first 2-3 joist in from the wall ie. 1st joist L/500, 2nd joist L/300, 3rd joist L/280...
Problem: Bending Resistance of Class 4 Sections
Governing Code: CISC (Canada)
Question: How do I solve "j" (or Monosymmetric Constant)?
Involves: OWSJ with double angle chords singly-symmetric about the y-axis; class 4 sections
I have to analyze some OWSJs whose top & bottom chords were...