How to Calculate Steel Beam Deflection: A Simplified Worked Example

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[@pogarda001]

in some place the length is equation is calculated L^4 instead of L^3, do you know why?

[@seminas]

Hi i have the same question is L^3 or L^4 ?? in the other video is L^ 4. Thanks in advance.

[@scottharrigan7894]

shouldn't the uniform load formula use Span^4? Not Span^3?

[@kenantaylan3617]

Thanks for videos, it helps a lot. Deflection under the imposed load should not exceed L/360 mm right?

[@StructuralEngineerCalcs]

Absolutely, you're spot on! According to British Standard BS 5950, the deflection under imposed loads for certain applications should not exceed L/360 mm. This is especially crucial for materials like plaster that can crack easily under too much deflection. Thanks for your insightful comment,& I'm thrilled to hear the videos are helping you! Stay tuned for more engineering insights. 👍

[@ThePoopArmy]

Should we not be using Eurocodes?

[@ghilmandilshad9495]

Thanks for the video Can I get reference for span/500 ?

[@thomasdye6424]

For first look, I use L/180 to get a factor of safety