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Deflection limits of Steel deck structures- BS 5950 code 1

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Jan 16, 2020
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Can anyone let me know the maximum deflection limit (Span/limit) for a steel platform structure ? I am planning to design this platform using steel columns and beams and 6 mm plate is welded to the top of the joists(as the supporting slab). I am using BS 5950 code for member design.

The purpose of the steel platform is to use for storing of crates of production material.(each crate weighs approx 20KN).

Thanks in advance.
 
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BS 5950 is out of date....use Euro code now
Deflection limit is always project depending....
 
This is from the 2000 Edition:

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Thanks Klaus and Retrograde for your replies !

Retrograde: According to the Table, i think it is most suitable to use Span/200 as the limit for my structure.

Cheers !
 
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