When we examine deflections of wood members (beams, joists, rafters, girders, etc.) we generally look at two kinds, actually three … the deflection due to the `live load’, e.g., people walking on a floor, wind on a wall, and so …
Shear Deflection – Prefab Wood I-Joist Example Calc (c) Jeff R. Filler, Pell City, 2022 Continuing our discussion on shear deflection of wood beams (joists, etc.), let’s look at a prefabricated wood I-joists. Basic design information for prefabricated wood I-joists …
Jeff R. Filler, (c) 2021 The dead weight deflection of a beam, rafter, etc. is the amount the beam deflects, bends, sags, due to the `dead weight’ of the things it is carrying, including itself. Going back to the example …