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

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

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

Delete: Delete a predefined value.

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

Enter the limiting deflection for beam members.

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

Enter the Deflection Amplification Factor.