Aluminum Design Programs
Aluminum Design Programs
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Does anyone know of quality programs or spreadsheets that design aluminum members per the 2005 Aluminum Design Manual? I am specifically looking to analyze and design with cold formed shapes.
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RE: Aluminum Design Programs
I do have a spreadsheet that designs some tube sections and a special self-mating beam section for pool enclosures. It is pretty good too.
RE: Aluminum Design Programs
Stand aside, son, and let a real structural engineer step up. Yes, I have a number of spreadsheets based on the 2005 Aluminum Association Manual.
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I have several spreadsheets for special applications, but they probably wouldn't help much for other use.
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Bobber 1: are you willing to share?
I am looking specifically for spreadsheets that can calculate the following:
1)Allowable compressive stress for sections subjected to torsional or flexural torsional buckling (3.4.7.2&3).
2)Flat elements supported on one edge with a stiffener on the other (Sections 3.4.9.1&2 & Sections 3.4.16.2&3).
3)Weighted average axial compressive stress and Bending strength (Sections 4.7.2&3).
4)Effect of buckling on column and beam strength (Sections 4.7.4 and 4.7.5).
5)Compression on single web beams (Section 4.9).
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RE: Aluminum Design Programs
RE: Aluminum Design Programs
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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RE: Aluminum Design Programs
RE: Aluminum Design Programs
The implementation looks relatively straight forward (for a program). But, I can see how it would be a real pain for hand calcs!
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RE: Aluminum Design Programs
I have not yet found any mention of how combined flexure and compression/tension stresses are to be treated for a member. So, I was planning on using the steel manual's recommendations.
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RE: Aluminum Design Programs
After the post, I found the "Combined Axial forces" under section H.1 of specs' part I (page I-52) of the 2010 ADM.
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Kam