On 29-Apr-2005, "J. Clarke" wrote:

I see. So you're basically saying that your properly designed structure
will give warning if the _beam_ is overloaded but not if the _posts_ are
overloaded? Do tell. Sounds like sloppy design to _me_.

You are assuming that the only design criteria is strength. Serviceability
and stability are also limits. An element can be more than strong enough
is serviceability is the governing criteria. As another poster said, you have
to consider the structure as a whole.

Mike