RAM Structural System Help

Beam Deflection

Following a successful analysis the user can obtain a printout of the calculated Dead and Live load deflections at a number of stations along the member length. Select the Reports > Beam Deflection command to obtain the desired beam deflection report. All beam deflections are based on beam section properties and assigned cracked section properties.

To generate a report for a single beam select the Beam Deflection-Single command and click on a concrete beam. To generate a deflection report for multiple members select the Beam Deflection -Fence command and fence the beams.

This report displays the Dead Load and Roof Live Load deflections as the ends of cantilevers and at several stations along the length of the beam. For live load the maximum positive and negative deflection values are reported at each station. Refer to the technical section for more information on how these values are calculated and the effect of skip loading on these values.