What is the maximum vertical deflection for a cantilever member in other buildings (other than industrial buildings) subjected to live load and elements not susceptible to cracking?
A. span/150
B. span/180
C. span/300
D. span/100
This question was addressed to me during an online exam.
The doubt is from Deflection & Holes in Beams in division Design of Beams of Design of Steel Structures
The correct answer is A. span/150
Best explanation: The maximum vertical deflection for a cantilever member in other buildings (other than industrial buildings) subjected to live load and elements not susceptible to cracking is span/150 and for elements susceptible to cracking is span/180.