Lateral Deflection in Columns Formulas

Lateral Deflection is the deflection of an equivalent pin-headed column in the lateral direction due to any applied load case. The deflection is taken at any distance ’x’ from one end of the column. And is denoted by e. Lateral Deflection is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Lateral Deflection is always positive. Typically, the value of Lateral Deflection is greater than 0.

Formulas to find Lateral Deflection in Columns

fxLateral Deflection of Equivalent Pin Ended Column at distance xGo

Columns formulas that make use of Lateral Deflection

fxMaximum Deflection at Mid Height given Lateral Deflection of Pin Ended ColumnGo

List of variables in Columns formulas

fx Maximum Deflection at Mid Height Go

fx Distance from One End of Pin Ended Column Go

fx Effective Length of Column Go

FAQ

What is the Lateral Deflection?

Lateral Deflection is the deflection of an equivalent pin-headed column in the lateral direction due to any applied load case. The deflection is taken at any distance ’x’ from one end of the column. Lateral Deflection is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Lateral Deflection is always positive. Typically, the value of Lateral Deflection is greater than 0.

Can the Lateral Deflection be negative?

No, the Lateral Deflection, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Lateral Deflection?

Lateral Deflection is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Lateral Deflection can be measured.

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