That's a good point. Chat GPT says 1900mm C16 63cls with 80Kg UDL will deflect 8mm and with 89 cls, it'll deflect 5mm. That's worst case assuming someone rolls to an edge, mostly they'll sleep in the middle. But all I have to do is move those casters 10cm towards the middle and the 63cls deflection drops to 3mm with the 63cls, so that would mitigate somewhat.also you would need extra castors/support mid length or at least 89cls
No, I didn't ask for a timber floor, I was only interested in single beam deflection. I also tried 100Kg point load. I've worked with 63cls for a long time and know what it can do. If you managed to snap one jumping up and down on it how much do you weigh? I watched a plasterer using a couple flat, almost full length as a platform support and I admit I was a little apprehensive about it but even that didn't break. For this application (temporary bed) they'll be fine.you also say "Chat GPT says 1900mm C16 63cls with 80Kg UDL will deflect 8mm and with 89 cls, it'll deflect 5mm." is he using charts for timber as joists ??? if so they need support at perhaps 400-450 centres or a timber or 2 mid span from side to side
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