Calculating Diaphragm Deflections: Should the Diaphragm be Assumed to be Rigid or Flexible? {Video}
When calculating the maximum diaphragm deflection, should engineers assume that the diaphragm is rigid or flexible? In the January 2015 SE University session, Load Transfer Through Diaphragms, Terry Malone, PE, SE, from WoodWorks, was asked if engineers are to assume rigid or flexible diaphragms when calculating the diaphragm deflection. Terry indicated that if a diaphragm […]