DEFLECTION

Ms. Beverly S. Chittoo

 What is deflection?
 Importance of determining deflection
 Factors affecting deflection
 How to determine the deflection of a beam
•Beams are designed to safely support the design loads.
• Beams are primarily designed for bending and shear.
• Beam deflection must be checked.
• Beams are sized to minimize material.
 So far the beam has been considered from the point of
view of its safety and strength in its resistance to
bending.
 However, a beam may be strong enough to resist safely
the bending moments due to the applied loading and yet
not be suitable because its deflection is too great.
 Excessive deflection might not only impair the strength
and stability of the structure but also give rise to minor
troubles such as cracking of plaster ceilings, partitions
and other finishes, as well as adversely affecting the
functional needs and aesthetic requirements or simply
being unsightly.
 Deflection, in structural engineering terms, refers to the
movement of a beam or node from its original position
due to the forces and loads being applied to the member.
 Load

 Span

 Size and shape of beams

 ‘Stiffness’ of material
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