Question

What is the maximum lateral deflection in other buildings (other than industrial buildings) subjected to wind load and for brittle cladding?

(a) height/300

(b) height/250

(c) height/100

(d) height/500

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This key question is from Deflection & Holes in Beams in section Design of Beams of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

Right option is (d) height/500

Easiest explanation: The maximum lateral deflection in other buildings (other than industrial buildings) subjected to wind load and for brittle cladding is height /500 and for elastic cladding is height/300.