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    Cantilever gate

    I'm looking for a formula to calculate load on a cantilever gate. Gate opening is 33' and weighs 1000 lbs. I'm using a 2 post 4 wheel cantilever system. I'm wanting to set my post at 12' centers.
    My nylon wheels are good for 3100 lbs each. 2 on the bottom and 2 on the top...12' apart. Total gate length is 45'. Thank you

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    Post a diagram. Explanation is unclear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by steve_perryman View Post
    I'm looking for a formula to calculate load on a cantilever gate. Gate opening is 33' and weighs 1000 lbs. I'm using a 2 post 4 wheel cantilever system. I'm wanting to set my post at 12' centers.
    My nylon wheels are good for 3100 lbs each. 2 on the bottom and 2 on the top...12' apart. Total gate length is 45'. Thank you
    Have you seen this webpage on EE? Scroll the images.

    https://www.engineersedge.com/beam_calc_menu.shtml

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    Referring to the attached drawing...
    Cantilever Gate 1.0.jpg
    If I've understood you correctly, you are asking what the "force up" and the "force down" values will be.
    Correct?

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