Is Beam Deflection Indicated as North or South Using the Macaulay Method?

[febbie22]

Hi, quick question

Ive been using the beam deflection formula EIV=...

and I am getting answers of 1.9mm for example

does this mean that the deflection is in the south direction or north?

Cheers

 

[Shaun_W]

Surely you can figure this out based on where the load is placed?

 

[febbie22]

yeah i know but I am just getting confused cause there's more than one load

 

[nvn]

febbie22: Using the Macaulay method, positive answers usually mean upward deflection.