readiescards Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I have a 41 page MiTEK Industries pdf relating to the design of my first floor posi-joists. Just wondering if someone is able to help me read the report to find the expected vertical deflection for a 50kg person walking across the floor. Or even if this value is known since only 3 load cases appeared to be considered: Load Cases Considered: : 1 Vibration Check As EC5 NA.2.6 : 2 Long Term Floor Dead+Floor Imposed : 6 ScreedFlo Construction load Dead Anyone a posi-joist 'expert'? Or is there a stated acceptable floor flex anywhere? (Sorrry I won't go into the history of why I would like to know this data) Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Spans are based on deflections being limited to 0.003 x span up to a maximum of 14mm. Thats from the BS Regs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readiescards Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 I've been quoted very often that 12mm was acceptable - but after a while I learned that the 12mm refers to the deflection (sag) after 50 years! Can you kindly tell me where in the BS Regs joist deflections are given, ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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