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Beams: Shear and Serviceability - Theory & Concepts - Beam Deflection

Analysis and design of steel beams for shear capacity and serviceability limits like deflection, ponding, and floor vibration.

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Beam Deflection Check

Uniform Load ($w$): 5.0 kips/ft

Span ($L$): 30 ft

Moment of Inertia ($I_x$): 510 in$^4$

\Delta_{max}

Actual Deflection ( $\Delta_{max}$ ):6.161 in
Allowable Deflection ($L/360$):1.000 in
Status: FAILS - Excessive Deflection

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