Steel Arching?
Steel Arching?
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Does anyone know where I could find information on the design of a single member arch?
We designed intermediate support for a fabric awning on an outdoor canopy structure with tubes at roughly 2' o.c. bent to a 10' radius. During construction flat steel straps which were bent to radius were provided instead. The structure is built, and is standing, but we want to check for snow loading that will undoubtedly occur this winter.
Any direction on where I can find information on how to check this?
We designed intermediate support for a fabric awning on an outdoor canopy structure with tubes at roughly 2' o.c. bent to a 10' radius. During construction flat steel straps which were bent to radius were provided instead. The structure is built, and is standing, but we want to check for snow loading that will undoubtedly occur this winter.
Any direction on where I can find information on how to check this?






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http://www.FerrellEngineering.com
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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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Does anyone know of any formulas that I could do a hand calc with?
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I'll admit I have never done this by hand for work, but I had to a number of times for a grad class. Once you get the influence line, it's pretty straightforward, and the influence line isn't all that difficult.
I'll post a example - I think I have one with a circular arch that is less than a half-circle.
RE: Steel Arching?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: Steel Arching?
Just FYI, the answers are correct.
RE: Steel Arching?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: Steel Arching?
I think there simply needs to be a more significant member than what was provided. I appreciate the help, all.
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You could, perhaps, run it with one end pinned, using a section that is capable. Make note of the displacement of the roller and then run a case where you just push the roller back to its original position and superimpose the results.
Michael.
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