Aluminum Design reference???
Aluminum Design reference???
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My boss wants me to design an aluminum storefront even though he knows we don't have a Aluminum Design Manual in the office. I don't want to just guess at it. Anyone recommend a good reference???
(1) There is the "Aluminum Structures : A Guide to Their Specifications and Design"
by J. Randolph Kissell for $140
(2) the 2003 Aluminum Design Manual for $245.
I need to expense this.... jeez... what do i buy? is there a simple reference i can use for simple welded tubing?
my fax is 206.615.7737 if anyone has some basic bending checks and aluminum weld strengths ... wait, and aluminum general notes... now I will comense with the crossing of the fingers..
(1) There is the "Aluminum Structures : A Guide to Their Specifications and Design"
by J. Randolph Kissell for $140
(2) the 2003 Aluminum Design Manual for $245.
I need to expense this.... jeez... what do i buy? is there a simple reference i can use for simple welded tubing?
my fax is 206.615.7737 if anyone has some basic bending checks and aluminum weld strengths ... wait, and aluminum general notes... now I will comense with the crossing of the fingers..






RE: Aluminum Design reference???
http://www.aluminum.org/template.cfm?Section=BookS...
Good luck
RE: Aluminum Design reference???
RE: Aluminum Design reference???
RE: Aluminum Design reference???
I don't think you'll need any additional references on welds.
RE: Aluminum Design reference???
JedClampet is right. I have the same edition and they do cover the welds.
Note of caution, when welding Aluminum, reduce the allowable strength within one inch of the weld. This is done to account for strength lost due to heat from the weld (Most Aluminum alloys achieve their strength by heat treatment, hence T5, T6 in the alloy designations).
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RE: Aluminum Design reference???
RE: Aluminum Design reference???
Lutfi and JedClampett are right on target with the welding issues. The ADM does give a procedure though for partial influence of the cross section, which often helps in welded structures. Most storefront extrusions are 6061-T6 or 6063-T6.