Serviceability Parameters

 

 

 

Define control parameters of deflection for serviceability check. The function is only activated for Eurocode.

 

 

 

From the Main Menu select Design > Design > Cold Formed steel Design > Serviceability Parameters

 

 

 

 

 

Select a beam or column member from the Model View to enter the following parameters:

 

Option

 

Add/Replace: Add a new value or modify a predefined value.

 

Delete: Delete a predefined value.

 

 

Selection Type

 

Select all the members (“All”) or select the members by using “By Selection”.

 

 

Deflection Control for Beam

 

Enter the limiting deflection for beam members.

 

 

Deflection Control for Column

 

Enter the limiting deflection for column members.(h0= height of the building, h=story height)

 

 

Deflection Amplification Factor

 

Enter the Deflection Amplification Factor.