Serviceability Parameters

 

 

 

Define control parameters of deflection for serviceability check.

 

Note
Steel Serviceability Parameters are applied to beam and column members.

 

 

 

From the Main Menu select Design > Steel Design Parameter > Serviceability Parameters

 

From the Menu tab of the Tree Menu select  Design > Steel Design Parameter > Serviceability Parameters

 

 

 

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

 

0-Check.jpgOption

 

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

 

Delete: Delete a predefined value.

 

 

0-Check.jpgSelection Type

 

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

 

 

0-Check.jpgDeflection Control for Beam

 

Enter the limiting deflection for beam members.

 

 

0-Check.jpgDeflection Control for Column

 

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

 

 

0-Check.jpgDeflection Amplification Factor

 

Enter the Deflection Amplification Factor.