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Deflections ‑ Cantilever

Note: (‑) indicates downward deflection and (+) indicates upward deflection.
SettingDescription
Init load This represents the deflection at the end of the cantilever due to the initial load (i.e. construction dead load). This is listed for composite beams only.
Dead Load This represents the deflection at the end of the cantilever due to the dead load. This is listed for noncomposite beams only.
Pos live Load This represents the deflection at the end of the cantilever due to the positive live load.
Neg Live Load This represents the deflection at the end of the cantilever due to the negative live load.
Pos Post Comp Load This represents the deflection at the end of the cantilever due to the total positive load minus the initial load. This is listed for composite beams only.
Neg Post Comp Load This represents the deflection at the end of the cantilever due to the total negative load minus the initial load. This is listed for composite beams only.
Pos Total Load This represents the total deflection on the end of the cantilever due to all positive loads.
Neg Total Load This represents the total deflection on the end of the cantilever due to all negative loads.
L/D This represents the span to deflection ratio.