I-Beam Sizes: Standard Dimensions in SI Units

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Standard sizes for I beams in SI units can be found on reference sites like Engineer's Edge and EFunda. For calculating deflection with two point loads and a uniformly distributed load (udl), the deflection for each load should be calculated separately and then summed. There is no special equation required for this method. The discussion emphasizes the importance of using reliable resources for engineering specifications and clarifies the deflection calculation process. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurate structural analysis.
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Where can I get a list of standard sizes for I beams? (Preferably in SI units, just to save me time)
 
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Did you try any of the reference sites like Engineer's Edge or EFunda?
 
Thanks, I found what I was looking for.If you have two point loads equidistant from the centre, and a udl, such as;

^^^l^l^^^

how do you calculate the deflection?
Do you calculate deflection for the point loads, and the udl separately, then add the results together? (I just want to make sure there isn't a special equation I'm missing)
 
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