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Posted by: Mark Kent ® 07/18/2005, 02:58:28 Author Profile Mail author Edit |
Hi All, I am not an engineer but was wondering if one could help me. I have an i-beam supported both ends 3100 mm apart, it is 100mm x 100mm.The eye is 5mm and the ends are 7mm thick. I need to know maxamum load (tons) from weakest point (centre)I would appreciate any help, as the maths is beyond me. Thanks in advance.
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Posted by: sblack ® 07/18/2005, 09:20:25 Author Profile Mail author Edit |
Hey, I am pretty new to this, but I have just completed a similar project. I used a deflection equation for my analysis.
(5/384) * W(L^3) EI This is the maximum deflection at center equation.
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Posted by: Mark Kent ® 07/18/2005, 16:54:24 Author Profile Mail author Edit |
Thanks Shane, I have done some comparisons of similar I beams, and conservatively the beam should weigh about 17kg/meter.
if we use the weight of 50kg total weight, it should be safe. i have no idea of interia. Thanks Mark |
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Posted by: zekeman ® 07/19/2005, 10:59:48 Author Profile Mail author Edit |
What are the loads on this beam? Is it just the weight of the beam or otherwise? |
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Posted by: Mark Kent ® 07/19/2005, 18:41:43 Author Profile Mail author Edit |
It is for a gantry in a workshop. I would like to move about two ton on this beam if possible. Thanks for your help. Mark
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Posted by: zekeman ® 07/21/2005, 16:15:51 Author Profile Mail author Edit |
Worst case, the central loading causes a max moment of
FL/4=4000*122/4=122000 lb in The corresponding stress,s is s=FL/4(c/I) where c is the 1/2 width of the crosssection and I is the moment of inertia For your beam I get c/I=1/4 so the stress is in excess of 30,000 psi, which is way too high for mild steel. You need to get a huskier beam or reduce the load by at least 2 and then also check to see whether the max deflection is acceptable. |
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Posted by: wen101 ® 08/22/2005, 15:03:46 Author Profile Mail author Edit |
Hi- I have a related beam question. I am interested in replacing a load bearing wooden beam in my house with steel, and I want to determine the dimensions needed to satisfy the load. What I am looking for is a conversion of wood dimensions to steel I-beam, as I have no way of knowing what the load is on the wood beams. Any suggestions? Perhaps a recommended book, or a retail point of contact? The details are as follows: I'm looking at a beam that is composed of two boards, together yielding dimensions of 3" x 9" x 93", and supported at points up to 12" in from each end. My desire is cut down on the 9" dimensions by using steel or another material, so as to increase the headroom in these doorways. Thanks,
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