lateral deflection

how can i check whether my column or beam has passed deflection check. for instance if span/180 is check for beam deflection how can i enter? should i use DFF command?
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  • DFF is only to check vertical deflection for beams. For columns, you need to check the node displacements. Lateral deflection of beam needs to be checked manually if there are no intermediate nodes or provide node at middle and check node displacement.
  • Actually, deflection checking is based on the resultant Beam Relative Displacement values, so the use of DFF will correctly evaluate lateral deflections in addition to vertical deflections.  I am jumping into a class right now, but I will post an example after I get out.

    Cheers,

    Chris



  • what is the dff value? and which factors will it govern.
  • The value of dff (lowercase letters) is a deflection result that is calculated by "Deflection Length"/Max Deflection. 

    • "Deflection Length" defaults to member length, so in the case of members that consist of multiple analytical members connected by intermediate nodes, it becomes necessary to define a "Deflection Length" by defining a DJ1 and DJ2 parameter to identify the two ends of the "Deflection Length".  In my example in the previous post, "Deflection Length" = member length = 360 inches.
    • Max Deflection is the maximum resultant deflection found to occur anywhere along the length of the member.  Whether studying a single member or a multi-segment member (using DJ1 and DJ2), the Max Deflection value will be normalized to remove the component of deflection that is attributable to the displacement of the end nodes of the member.  In my example in the previous post, the maximum resultant deflection = 1.304 inches.
    • In my example in the previous post, dff = 276 = 360 inches / 1.304 inches.
    • DFF is the user specifed limiting value of dff.  In my example in the previous post, DFF= 400.
    • For the purpose of a unity check, the ratio is calculated as DFF/dff.   In my example in the previous post, DFF/dff = 400/276 = 1.449

    When a code check is performed, the ratio of DFF/dff is calculated just as many other ratios are calculated for evaluating all of the applicable code clauses.  If the value of DFF/dff is found to be the controlling ratio, then it will be indicated as the controlling condition for that member.  If the value of DFF/dff is NOT found to be the controlling ratio, then STAAD.Pro will indicate something OTHER than deflection as being the controlling condition.  (Note that just because a member doesn't indicate deflection as its controlling condition, it does not necessarily mean that the member passes the deflection check.  It just means that something else had a higher ratio than deflection.)

    I hope this helps.

    Cheers,

    Chris



  • Thank you so much for your response, it really cleared up the air. one thing i wanted to ask is usually we simple compare the deflection with span/(some constant value), cant we just do this. for example i have 20 meter span. i put DFF = 180 so the value becomes 20/180 = 0.111m or 111 mm. if deflection exceeds this value the rafter or column fails?
  • It's always our pleasure to help.

    Yes, the value of DFF is your (some constant value).  So in that regard, STAAD.Pro works exactly the way you are asking.

    On the other hand, if you asking for the ability to perform a deflection check without concurrently performing a stress/strength check, that is challenging.  Before I start down that path, I'll let you clarify your intent.

    Cheers,

    Chris



  • Here is my Std File... i cant upload it as there is some error coming at your end. I have given DFF as 180 and have provided Dji and Dj2 for beams accordingly. in my opinion the total length is 19m of beam so max deflection becomes 19/180 = 111mm so any part of beam showing deflection more than that should fail. But there is no deflection exceeding 80mm still all beams are failing with ratio 9. Could you care to explain me where and what i am doing incorrect? STAAD PLANE START JOB INFORMATION ENGINEER NAME ROHAIL ENGINEER DATE 17-MAR-09 END JOB INFORMATION INPUT WIDTH 79 UNIT METER KN JOINT COORDINATES 1 0 0 0; 21 19.2 0 0; 26 19.2 15.64 0; 100 0 12.2 0; 101 0.55 12.2 0; 102 18.65 12.2 0; 103 19.2 12.2 0; 122 0 15.64 0; 130 3.6 16 0; 133 15.6 16 0; 134 9.6 16.6 0; MEMBER INCIDENCES 1 1 100; 2 100 122; 5 21 103; 6 103 26; 7 122 130; 9 26 133; 50 100 101; 51 102 103; 52 130 134; 53 133 134; * MATERIAL PROPERTY UNIT MMS KIP DEFINE MATERIAL START ISOTROPIC STEEL E 44.9499 POISSON 0.3 DENSITY 1.7269e-008 ALPHA 6.5e-006 DAMP 0.03 END DEFINE MATERIAL *MEMBER SIZES MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN * COLUMNS 1 5 TAPERED 532 8 900 350 16 2 6 TAPERED 900 8 900 250 10 * RAFTERS 7 9 TAPERED 900 8 600 230 10 52 53 TAPERED 600 5 700 210 8 * BRACKET 50 51 TAPERED 500 8 500 200 10 CONSTANTS MATERIAL STEEL ALL SUPPORTS 1 21 FIXED * MEMBER OFFSETS UNIT MMS KN MEMBER OFFSET 7 9 START LOCAL 450 0 0 2 6 END LOCAL -450 0 0 ** BAY SPACING = 7.838m ** WIND SPEED = 200KPH ** PRESSURE, P = Ce x Cq x Qs x Iw ** PRESSURE, P = 1.40 x 0.70 x 40.10 x 1.0 ** = 1.87 KN/m2 * PRIMARY LOADS UNIT METER KN DEFINE UBC LOAD ZONE 0.2 I 1 RWX 4.5 RWZ 4.5 STYP 4 CT 0.035 NA 1 NV 1 SELFWEIGHT 1 MEMBER WEIGHT 1 2 5 7 9 52 53 UNI -1.69 LOAD 1 S-X UBC LOAD X 1 PERFORM ANALYSIS CHANGE LOAD 2 S-Z UBC LOAD Z 1 PERFORM ANALYSIS CHANGE LOAD 3 LOADTYPE Dead TITLE DL SELFWEIGHT Y -1 MEMBER LOAD * ROOF DEAD LOAD = 0.215 KN/m2 * 7.838m = 1.69KN/m 7 9 52 53 UNI GY -1.69 * WALL DEAD LOAD = 0.095 KN/m2 * 7.838m = 0.74KN/m 1 2 5 6 UNI GY -0.74 * INSULATION = 20 Kg/m2 * 0.050m * 7.838m * 9.81/1000 = 0.08 KN/m 1 2 5 TO 7 9 52 53 UNI GY -0.08 LOAD 4 LOADTYPE Live TITLE LL MEMBER LOAD * LIVE LOAD = 0.57 KN/m2 * 7.838m = 4.5 KN/m 7 9 52 53 UNI GY -4.5 LOAD 5 LOADTYPE Wind TITLE WIND LOAD MEMBER LOAD * WIND PRESSURE = 1.87 KN/m2 * 1.87 KN/m2 X 0.70 X 7.838 = 14.69 KN/m 1 2 UNI GX -14.69 7 9 52 53 UNI GY 14.69 9 53 UNI GY 14.69 5 6 UNI GX 14.69 ************************************** * 5-ton crane -24m span (CRANE A) LOAD 6 CR-A-V-1&H-1 JOINT LOAD 101 FX 34.6 FY -311 102 FX 34.6 FY -82 LOAD 7 CR-A-V-1&H-2 JOINT LOAD 101 FX -34.6 FY -311 102 FX -34.6 FY -82 LOAD 8 CR-A-V-2&H-1 JOINT LOAD 101 FX 34.6 FY -82 102 FX 34.6 FY -311 LOAD 9 CR-A-V-2&H-2 JOINT LOAD 101 FX -34.6 FY -82 102 FX -34.6 FY -311 ************************************** * LOADING COMBINATIONS LOAD COMB 46 DL + EL+X 1 0.71 3 0.9 LOAD COMB 47 DL + EL-X 1 -0.71 3 0.9 LOAD COMB 48 DL + EL+Z 2 0.71 3 0.9 LOAD COMB 49 DL + EL-Z 2 -0.71 3 0.9 LOAD COMB 50 DL + LL 3 0.71 4 0.9 LOAD COMB 51 DL + WIND LOAD 3 0.71 5 0.9 LOAD COMB 52 DL + 0.75 LL + 0.75 WIND LOAD 3 0.75 4 0.75 5 0.75 LOAD COMB 53 DL + 0.75 LL + 0.71 EL-X 3 0.75 4 0.75 1 0.71 LOAD COMB 54 DL + 0.75 LL + 0.71 EL-Z 3 0.75 4 0.75 2 0.71 ** DL + Crane LOAD COMB 55 DL+CRANE 3 1.0 6 1.0 LOAD COMB 56 DL+CRANE 3 1.0 7 1.0 LOAD COMB 57 DL+CRANE 3 1.0 8 1.0 LOAD COMB 58 DL+CRANE 3 1.0 9 1.0 **DL+CRANE+WIND-LOAD COMBINATIONS LOAD COMB 59 DL+ 0.75 CRANE+ 0.75 WIND LOAD 3 1.0 6 0.75 5 0.75 LOAD COMB 60 DL+ 0.75 CRANE+ 0.75 WIND LOAD 3 1.0 7 0.75 5 0.75 LOAD COMB 61 DL+ 0.75 CRANE+ 0.75 WIND LOAD 3 1.0 8 0.75 5 0.75 LOAD COMB 62 DL+ 0.75 CRANE+ 0.75 WIND LOAD 3 1.0 9 0.75 5 0.75 ************************************** * Analysis ************************************** PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT ALL LOAD LIST 46 TO 62 *PARAMETERS PARAMETER 1 CODE AISC FYLD 344522 ALL TRACK 2 ALL DFF 180 ALL * COLUMNS KX 1 MEMB 1 2 5 6 KY 1 MEMB 1 2 5 6 KZ 2 MEMB 1 2 5 6 LX 3 MEMB 1 2 5 6 LY 3 MEMB 1 2 5 6 LZ 15.3 MEMB 1 2 5 6 UNB 3 MEMB 1 2 5 6 UNT 3 MEMB 1 2 5 6 * RAFTERS KX 1 MEMB 7 9 52 53 KY 1 MEMB 7 9 52 53 KZ 0.75 MEMB 7 9 52 53 LX 1 MEMB 7 9 52 53 LY 3 MEMB 7 9 52 53 LZ 19.2 MEMB 7 9 52 53 UNB 3 MEMB 7 9 52 53 UNT 1 MEMB 7 9 52 53 ** DEFLECTION CHECK DJ1 122 MEMB 7 9 52 53 DJ2 26 MEMB 7 9 52 53 * BRACKET KX 1 MEMB 50 51 KY 1 MEMB 50 51 KZ 2 MEMB 50 51 LX 0.55 MEMB 50 51 LY 0.55 MEMB 50 51 LZ 0.55 MEMB 50 51 UNB 0.55 MEMB 50 51 UNT 0.55 MEMB 50 51 CHECK CODE ALL STEEL TAKE OFF ALL FINISH
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  • Here is my Std File... i cant upload it as there is some error coming at your end. I have given DFF as 180 and have provided Dji and Dj2 for beams accordingly. in my opinion the total length is 19m of beam so max deflection becomes 19/180 = 111mm so any part of beam showing deflection more than that should fail. But there is no deflection exceeding 80mm still all beams are failing with ratio 9. Could you care to explain me where and what i am doing incorrect? STAAD PLANE START JOB INFORMATION ENGINEER NAME ROHAIL ENGINEER DATE 17-MAR-09 END JOB INFORMATION INPUT WIDTH 79 UNIT METER KN JOINT COORDINATES 1 0 0 0; 21 19.2 0 0; 26 19.2 15.64 0; 100 0 12.2 0; 101 0.55 12.2 0; 102 18.65 12.2 0; 103 19.2 12.2 0; 122 0 15.64 0; 130 3.6 16 0; 133 15.6 16 0; 134 9.6 16.6 0; MEMBER INCIDENCES 1 1 100; 2 100 122; 5 21 103; 6 103 26; 7 122 130; 9 26 133; 50 100 101; 51 102 103; 52 130 134; 53 133 134; * MATERIAL PROPERTY UNIT MMS KIP DEFINE MATERIAL START ISOTROPIC STEEL E 44.9499 POISSON 0.3 DENSITY 1.7269e-008 ALPHA 6.5e-006 DAMP 0.03 END DEFINE MATERIAL *MEMBER SIZES MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN * COLUMNS 1 5 TAPERED 532 8 900 350 16 2 6 TAPERED 900 8 900 250 10 * RAFTERS 7 9 TAPERED 900 8 600 230 10 52 53 TAPERED 600 5 700 210 8 * BRACKET 50 51 TAPERED 500 8 500 200 10 CONSTANTS MATERIAL STEEL ALL SUPPORTS 1 21 FIXED * MEMBER OFFSETS UNIT MMS KN MEMBER OFFSET 7 9 START LOCAL 450 0 0 2 6 END LOCAL -450 0 0 ** BAY SPACING = 7.838m ** WIND SPEED = 200KPH ** PRESSURE, P = Ce x Cq x Qs x Iw ** PRESSURE, P = 1.40 x 0.70 x 40.10 x 1.0 ** = 1.87 KN/m2 * PRIMARY LOADS UNIT METER KN DEFINE UBC LOAD ZONE 0.2 I 1 RWX 4.5 RWZ 4.5 STYP 4 CT 0.035 NA 1 NV 1 SELFWEIGHT 1 MEMBER WEIGHT 1 2 5 7 9 52 53 UNI -1.69 LOAD 1 S-X UBC LOAD X 1 PERFORM ANALYSIS CHANGE LOAD 2 S-Z UBC LOAD Z 1 PERFORM ANALYSIS CHANGE LOAD 3 LOADTYPE Dead TITLE DL SELFWEIGHT Y -1 MEMBER LOAD * ROOF DEAD LOAD = 0.215 KN/m2 * 7.838m = 1.69KN/m 7 9 52 53 UNI GY -1.69 * WALL DEAD LOAD = 0.095 KN/m2 * 7.838m = 0.74KN/m 1 2 5 6 UNI GY -0.74 * INSULATION = 20 Kg/m2 * 0.050m * 7.838m * 9.81/1000 = 0.08 KN/m 1 2 5 TO 7 9 52 53 UNI GY -0.08 LOAD 4 LOADTYPE Live TITLE LL MEMBER LOAD * LIVE LOAD = 0.57 KN/m2 * 7.838m = 4.5 KN/m 7 9 52 53 UNI GY -4.5 LOAD 5 LOADTYPE Wind TITLE WIND LOAD MEMBER LOAD * WIND PRESSURE = 1.87 KN/m2 * 1.87 KN/m2 X 0.70 X 7.838 = 14.69 KN/m 1 2 UNI GX -14.69 7 9 52 53 UNI GY 14.69 9 53 UNI GY 14.69 5 6 UNI GX 14.69 ************************************** * 5-ton crane -24m span (CRANE A) LOAD 6 CR-A-V-1&H-1 JOINT LOAD 101 FX 34.6 FY -311 102 FX 34.6 FY -82 LOAD 7 CR-A-V-1&H-2 JOINT LOAD 101 FX -34.6 FY -311 102 FX -34.6 FY -82 LOAD 8 CR-A-V-2&H-1 JOINT LOAD 101 FX 34.6 FY -82 102 FX 34.6 FY -311 LOAD 9 CR-A-V-2&H-2 JOINT LOAD 101 FX -34.6 FY -82 102 FX -34.6 FY -311 ************************************** * LOADING COMBINATIONS LOAD COMB 46 DL + EL+X 1 0.71 3 0.9 LOAD COMB 47 DL + EL-X 1 -0.71 3 0.9 LOAD COMB 48 DL + EL+Z 2 0.71 3 0.9 LOAD COMB 49 DL + EL-Z 2 -0.71 3 0.9 LOAD COMB 50 DL + LL 3 0.71 4 0.9 LOAD COMB 51 DL + WIND LOAD 3 0.71 5 0.9 LOAD COMB 52 DL + 0.75 LL + 0.75 WIND LOAD 3 0.75 4 0.75 5 0.75 LOAD COMB 53 DL + 0.75 LL + 0.71 EL-X 3 0.75 4 0.75 1 0.71 LOAD COMB 54 DL + 0.75 LL + 0.71 EL-Z 3 0.75 4 0.75 2 0.71 ** DL + Crane LOAD COMB 55 DL+CRANE 3 1.0 6 1.0 LOAD COMB 56 DL+CRANE 3 1.0 7 1.0 LOAD COMB 57 DL+CRANE 3 1.0 8 1.0 LOAD COMB 58 DL+CRANE 3 1.0 9 1.0 **DL+CRANE+WIND-LOAD COMBINATIONS LOAD COMB 59 DL+ 0.75 CRANE+ 0.75 WIND LOAD 3 1.0 6 0.75 5 0.75 LOAD COMB 60 DL+ 0.75 CRANE+ 0.75 WIND LOAD 3 1.0 7 0.75 5 0.75 LOAD COMB 61 DL+ 0.75 CRANE+ 0.75 WIND LOAD 3 1.0 8 0.75 5 0.75 LOAD COMB 62 DL+ 0.75 CRANE+ 0.75 WIND LOAD 3 1.0 9 0.75 5 0.75 ************************************** * Analysis ************************************** PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT ALL LOAD LIST 46 TO 62 *PARAMETERS PARAMETER 1 CODE AISC FYLD 344522 ALL TRACK 2 ALL DFF 180 ALL * COLUMNS KX 1 MEMB 1 2 5 6 KY 1 MEMB 1 2 5 6 KZ 2 MEMB 1 2 5 6 LX 3 MEMB 1 2 5 6 LY 3 MEMB 1 2 5 6 LZ 15.3 MEMB 1 2 5 6 UNB 3 MEMB 1 2 5 6 UNT 3 MEMB 1 2 5 6 * RAFTERS KX 1 MEMB 7 9 52 53 KY 1 MEMB 7 9 52 53 KZ 0.75 MEMB 7 9 52 53 LX 1 MEMB 7 9 52 53 LY 3 MEMB 7 9 52 53 LZ 19.2 MEMB 7 9 52 53 UNB 3 MEMB 7 9 52 53 UNT 1 MEMB 7 9 52 53 ** DEFLECTION CHECK DJ1 122 MEMB 7 9 52 53 DJ2 26 MEMB 7 9 52 53 * BRACKET KX 1 MEMB 50 51 KY 1 MEMB 50 51 KZ 2 MEMB 50 51 LX 0.55 MEMB 50 51 LY 0.55 MEMB 50 51 LZ 0.55 MEMB 50 51 UNB 0.55 MEMB 50 51 UNT 0.55 MEMB 50 51 CHECK CODE ALL STEEL TAKE OFF ALL FINISH
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  • Hi Rohail,

    Could you please try again to attach your model?  The way it is coming through, it is very difficult to interpret in a meaningful way.

     In addition, here are a few things you can check:

    1. Verify that the parameters are consistent with the units being used.

    2. Create separate DJ1 and DJ2 parameters for each unique girder to be evaluated.

    3. Note whether the ratio of 9 is being controlled by deflection or stress.

    4. Verify that bracing parameters are defined and assigned correctly (K, L, UNT, UNB).

    Cheers,

    Chris



  • I am not able to attach file because an error message keeps popping up that file cannot be attached. secondly can you guide how to paste the staad input here because i just copied the the data and pasted here but it entered all jumbled up unlike the way you entered. 1. the parameters are consistent with units. 2. I also created DJ1 and DJ2 separately for each girder but same result. 3. the ratio 9 is controlled by deflection. 4. All bracing parameters are assigned correctly
  • What version of STAAD.Pro are you currently running?

    The procedure for copying and pasting the content of the STAAD.Pro input file is as follows:

    1. With the model open in STAAD.Pro, click Edit > Edit Input Command File in the Menu Bar.

    2. Select the entire file.  (Either click at the top and drag to the bottom, or click anywhere within the file and then press CTRL + A.)

    3. Click Edit > Copy in the STAAD Editor Menu Bar.

    4. Move to the open Forum post form, right click, and choose Paste from the pop-up menu.

    Regards,

    Chris



  • I was able to manually parse your input file and have spent a good deal of time observing the ratios that are indicated as a result of numerous different model configurations.  Here is a list of my observations:

    • Your model contains loading in all three global axis directions, therefore the most appropriate structure type would be SPACE as opposed to PLANE.
    • In seismic definitions, the magnitudes of the specified weights are summed algebraically to arrive at the building weight.  Therefore, the seismic weights should always be specified as positive values.
    • If your intent is only to check the roof members for deflection, then DFF 180 should not be assigned to columns, brackets, etc.
    • The loading that is being applied to this frame is causing excessive deformations.
    • The deflection check is not appropriate for this application because of the double-pitch of the roof member. Deflection check works for members that are collinear.
    • When performing a deflection check, STAAD.Pro evaluates members at sections along the length of the member.  At each section, it considers deflection in all three global axis directions, and normalizes those deflections to account for the displacement at the DJ1 and DJ2 nodes. 
    • When the maximum resultant normalized displacement is identified between DJ1 and DJ2, then dff is calculated as "deflection length"/maximum resultant normalized displacement.
    • Finally, the unity ratio is calculated as DFF/dff.

    At this point, I would recommend completing the remainder of the model (or providing some out-of-plane bracing to resist the extreme displacements in the global Z direction), and then evaluate your deflections for this gable roof manually by observing nodal displacements along the ridge.  Note, however, that the maximum deflection may actually turn out to be at some distance from the ridge.  This is because the two sloping rafters tend to stiffen the roof at the ridge where they intersect.  Close study of the Beam Relative Displacement Detail table will help you locate the points of maximum displacement and decide if they are significant, or if it is close enough to just read the nodal displacements at the ridge.

    I hope this is of some help to you.  Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can help further as your model develops.

    Cheers,

    Chris



  • Thank you again for your correspondence. It was quite helpful. I am using 2007.05.15 version and i followed the same steps in pasting the input file. I checked the deflection for each case and found that the frame was failing in z-axis as there was no bracing in that direction. So i modeled a 2 D frame and i got the right result.