6061 T6 Aluminum
6061 T6 Aluminum
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I was wondering if anyone can lead me in the right direction for the allowable bending stress (Fb) of 6061 T6 aluminum? This is my first project designing with aluminum.
Is there a specific code for design that I should follow or should AISC be used other than the physical properties of the aluminum?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Is there a specific code for design that I should follow or should AISC be used other than the physical properties of the aluminum?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks






RE: 6061 T6 Aluminum
i would normally limit elastic bending stress to Fcy = 35ksi. this supposes that the section is stable in compression (crippling is not a problem, b/t < 8)
RE: 6061 T6 Aluminum
I also graduated from USF (South Florida, right?), Cheers!
RE: 6061 T6 Aluminum
RE: 6061 T6 Aluminum
For the extreme fiber of a bending member in a building or similar structure, following are some typical values:
Round Tube Fb=0.71Fy
Square Tube or Single Web Shape Fb=0.61Fy
Solid Rectangular or Round Fb=0.79Fy
In any event, you need the Aluminum Design Maual from The Aluminum Association... too many variables here. Also, aluminum allowable stresses are greatly reduced anywhere within 1" of a weld... and on, and on...
RE: 6061 T6 Aluminum
The member I am checking is actually an aluminum angle (L2 x 2 x 3/16) with a point load at its midpoint. The design is straight forward but I needed to get the allowable stress to detrmine if the section modulus is adequate.
Thanks again.
pelotoner - yeah South Florida. (Go Bulls!!) cheers.
RE: 6061 T6 Aluminum
RE: 6061 T6 Aluminum
RE: 6061 T6 Aluminum