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The maximum permissible deflection of a timber beam supporting a roof, is

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Ayon Koner
Ayon Koner 6 years ago
The deflection in case of nailed laminated beams, joists,
purlins, battens and other flexural members supporting brittle materials
like gypsum, ceiling slates, tiles and asbestos sheets shall Dot exceed 1/480
of the span. The deflection in case of other flexural members shall not
exceed 1/360 of the span in case of beams and joists and 1/225 of the
.freely ~ging length in case of cantilevers,