In most cases, the default setting "Shifted member ends/set of member ends" is suitable for considering the displacements of the total structural system in the design. For the beam shown in the figure, however, the reference length has been changed manually to the span between the supports. In this case, the deformation must be related to the undeformed system in order for the correct deflection to be integrated in the design.
Relation of Deformations
Not only do RF-/STEEL EC3 and RF-/TIMBER Pro perform cross-section designs and stability analyses, they allow you to perform serviceability limit state designs. For this, it is possible to relate the deformation to the undeformed initial system or to shifted members ends.
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