Checking Deflection in Both Axes


  
 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):STAAD.Pro
 Version(s):All
 Environment: N/A
 Area: Design
 Subarea: American Steel Design
 Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
  

Can I get STAAD to check deflection in both axes?

 Yes. However, rather than check the deflection for each axis independently, STAAD finds the resultant deflection "d" and compares the "L/d" (length to deflection ratio) against the allowable limit specified by you through the DFF parameter.