C beam vs Box Section
C beam vs Box Section
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Hello,
I'm trying to find out whether C section can be used in place of box section and give the same strength.
The material will be welded each side to box section. The force will be downwards only.
Many thanks,
Mat
I'm trying to find out whether C section can be used in place of box section and give the same strength.
The material will be welded each side to box section. The force will be downwards only.
Many thanks,
Mat






RE: C beam vs Box Section
1. The weak direction bending strength will likely be less
2. The C-section will likely have lower torsional resistance
Assuming from the basic nature of your query that you are not familiar with structural analysis, I would suggest that you get a structural engineer involved. Further, you are only considering loading in one direction...there are likely more considerations that need to be made.
RE: C beam vs Box Section
Can you upload a sketch of your situation it makes it easier for us to help you.
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