Steel Ladder deflection
Steel Ladder deflection
(OP)
I'm designing a structural steel ladder of about 7.5m (25ft) in length. However I am wondering if a deflection of L/300 is enough or if it should be stiffer.
Any suggestions.
Thanks in advance.
Any suggestions.
Thanks in advance.






RE: Steel Ladder deflection
The rungs on the ladder could be designed for a greater unit deflection (L/240 or so), but the rails might need to be designed for L/400 or L/500 just to keep the user with a "warm, fuzzy feeling".
RE: Steel Ladder deflection
Thanks Ron, appreciate the help.