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1. Introduction 2
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2. Horizontal deflections for portal frames 2
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3. Vertical deflections for portal frames 5
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4. Vertical deflections for horizontal roof members 6
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5. References 8
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1. Introduction
No specific deflection limits are set in Eurocode 1993-1-1 [1]. According to EN 1993-1-1, §
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7.2 and EN 1990 – Annex A1.4 [2], deflection limits should be specified for each project and
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agreed with the client. The National Annex to EN 1993-1-1 may specify limits for application
in individual countries. Where limits are specified they have to be satisfied. Where limits are
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not specified, the following might be helpful when deciding relevant deflection limits.
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France Portal frames without gantry The values to the left are given in the
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Buildings with no particular and should be used if nothing else is
requirements regarding the agreed with the client.
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deflection. The values of the deflections calculated
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Deflection at the top of the H/150 should be compared to these limits.
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UK Portal frames without gantry There are no national deflection limits.
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recommended in industry guidance [6].
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Steel sheeting H/100
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Fibre reinforced sheeting H/150
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Recommended limiting values for vertical deflection are given in Table 3.1
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Sweden There are no national deflection
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cranes, with rafter slopes ≥3r limits. These figures are
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guidance [6].
Differential deflection relative to
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adjacent frame
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- metal sheeting and fibre B
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Wmax W3
France Roofs in general L/200 L/250 The values to the left are given in the
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National Annex to EN 1993-1-1 and
Roofs frequently carrying L/200 L/300 should be used if nothing else is
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personnel other than for agreed with the client.
maintenance
The values of the deflections
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Roofs supporting plaster L/250 L/350 calculated from the characteristic
or other brittle toppings or combinations should be compared to
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Spain Roofs in general L/300(*) - The values to the left are given in the
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Roofs with access only L/250(*) structures [4] and in the Technical
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Where the roof slope is less than 5%, additional calculations should be made to check that
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5. References
1 EN 1993-1-1 Design of steel structures – Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings.
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2 EN 1990 Eurocode. Basis of structural design.
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3 Instrucción de Acero Estructural
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Ministerio de Fomento, España, 2006.
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Código Técnico de la Edificación
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Regelsamling för konstruktion, Boverkets konstruktionsregler, BKR, byggnadsverkslagen
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6 Steelwork Design Guide to BS 5950 Volume 4: Essential Data for Designers, P 070, The
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