Question

What is the maximum vertical deflection in other buildings (other than industrial buildings) for floor subjected to live load and elements susceptible to cracking?

(a) span/150

(b) span/360

(c) span/300

(d) span/100

This question was posed to me in a job interview.

This intriguing question originated from Deflection & Holes in Beams in chapter Design of Beams of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) span/360

To explain I would say: The maximum deflection in other buildings (other than industrial buildings) for floor subjected to live load and elements susceptible to cracking is span/360.