| Initial Load |
This represents the deflection due to the initial loads (i.e. the construction dead load only). This deflection occurs prior to composite action. The location of the deflection output corresponds to the location of the maximum positive or negative total load deflection. As such it may not be the maximum deflection for this load case. Refer to the Technical Notes (Chapter 10 ) for further information. This is listed for composite beams only. |
| Dead Load |
This represents the deflection due to the dead load. The location of the deflection output corresponds to the location of the maximum positive or negative total load deflection. As such it may not be the maximum deflection for this load case. Refer to the Technical Notes (Chapter 10) for further information. This is listed for noncomposite beams only. |
| Live Load |
This represents the deflection due to the live load (on the composite beam section for composite beams). The location of the deflection output corresponds to the location of the maximum positive or negative total load deflection. As such it may not be the maximum deflection for this load case. Refer to the Technical Notes (Chapter 10) for further information. |
| Post Comp Load |
This represents the deflection due to the total load minus the initial load on the composite beam section. The location of the deflection output corresponds to the location of the maximum positive or negative total load deflection. As such it may not be the maximum deflection for this load case. Refer to the Technical Notes (Chapter 10) for further information. This is listed for composite beams only. |
| Net Total Load |
This is the maximum deflection due to all loads, minus the specified camber, if any. |
| L/D |
This represents the span to deflection ratio. |
