Deflector Detector
Overview (ReadMe):
Deflector Detector is a design assistant tool developed for structural engineers to quickly estimate deflections in preliminary structural designs. By comparing calculated deflections against code-based limits, the tool helps users identify elements that may require redesign to meet performance criteria.
The tool supports flexible input options, allowing users to customize structural member dimensions and select specific sections for beams, joists, and columns. Users can also define project-specific live and dead loading conditions to reflect realistic design scenarios.
Based on these inputs, the tool performs internal calculations to estimate maximum deflections using simplified structural assumptions — such as fixed-fixed conditions for columns and pin-roller supports for framing elements. The tool also accounts for tributary area variations depending on a member’s location in the building, which affects its applied loading.
Results include calculated deflections and allowable limits (per building code guidelines), clearly indicating whether each element passes or fails deflection checks. This enables quick identification of critical design areas during the early stages of structural development.
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