If that same joist had gypsum ceiling l 240 the allowable deflection is 0 6.
Roof rafter deflection limit.
On a roof with a slope greater than 4 to 12 the live load limit is typically adjusted downward from 20 psf to 15 psf to allow for the relatively greater dead load on the steeper roof.
2x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 2x12.
L 720 l 600 l 480 l 360 l 240 l 180.
Default deflection criteria for the following members.
For example the allowable deflection of a 12ft span floor joist with plaster l 360 is 0 4 12ft divided by 360.
Douglas fir maximum horizontal roof rafter span for lumber grade selected structural and no.
You can also use af pa s span tables for joists and rafters.
Ridge beam single span.
The code section on working load deflection states.
For continuous aluminum structural members supporting edge of glass the total load deflection shall not exceed l 175 for each glass lite or l 60 for the entire length of the member whichever is more stringent.
The maximum allowable deflection of a ceiling is expressed as a fraction in the format l x.
2 are indicated below.
Roof beam double span.
Dead load weight of structure and fixed loads 15 lbs ft2.
1 psf lbf ft2 47 88 n m2.
Maximum deflection limits are set by building codes.
Floor joists ceiling joists rafters snow load rafters roof live load deflection limit.
Roof beam single span.
So these are the limits set by the code.
They are expressed as a fraction.
See the table below.
This publication has a much more extensive.
Live load is weight of furniture wind snow and more.
Clear span in inches l over a given number.
The l is the length in inches of the clear span of the joists or rafters that make up the ceiling.
This is the easiest way to determine allowable dead loads live loads and deflection limits.
3 stud construction standard utility.
Ridge beam double span.
And l 180 for unplastered roof construction.
A floor joist appropriately selected to span 10 feet with an l 360 limit will deflect no more than 120 360 1 3 inches under maximum design loads.
Spacing in 12 16 19 2 24.
Supporting roof and floor.
The deflection of floor and roof assemblies shall not be greater than l 360 for plastered construction.