Question

What is the maximum vertical deflection in other buildings (other than industrial buildings)for floor subjected to live load and elements not susceptible to cracking?

(a) span/150

(b) span/180

(c) span/300

(d) span/100

The question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.

Origin of the question is Deflection & Holes in Beams in section Design of Beams of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

Right option is (c) span/300

The best I can explain: The maximum deflection in other buildings (other than industrial buildings) for floor subjected to live load and elements not susceptible to cracking is span/300.