Specifying Camber: Rules of Thumb for Designers

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Specifying beam camber can provide substantial depth and weight savings to a floor system and an entire building. Though there are times when specifying camber can be advantageous, there are situations in which it is also impractical. The suggestions given in this presentation are based on the summarized results of the AISC Steel Solutions Center’s research and will help you achieve the greatest benefit when specifying camber.

Publication Date: 2008