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Wood ridge beam deflection refers to the amount of bending or deformation that occurs when a load is applied to a wooden ridge beam. It is an important structural consideration in construction and engineering to ensure safety and proper performance of the structure.
The calculator uses the standard beam deflection formula:
Where:
Explanation: This formula calculates the maximum deflection of a simply supported beam with a uniformly distributed load.
Details: Calculating beam deflection is crucial for structural design to ensure that beams don't deflect excessively under load, which could lead to structural failure, cracking, or other issues.
Tips: Enter the uniform load in lb/ft, length in feet, modulus of elasticity in psi, and moment of inertia in in⁴. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is a typical acceptable deflection limit?
A: For most residential applications, deflection is typically limited to L/240 or L/360, where L is the span length.
Q2: How does wood species affect deflection?
A: Different wood species have different modulus of elasticity values, which directly affects deflection. Hardwoods typically have higher E values than softwoods.
Q3: What is modulus of elasticity?
A: Modulus of elasticity (E) is a measure of a material's stiffness. For wood, it typically ranges from 1,000,000 to 1,800,000 psi.
Q4: What is moment of inertia?
A: Moment of inertia (I) is a geometric property that depends on the cross-sectional shape and size of the beam. It represents the beam's resistance to bending.
Q5: Does this formula account for all loading conditions?
A: No, this formula is specifically for simply supported beams with uniformly distributed loads. Other loading conditions require different formulas.