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statically indeterminate plate

statically indeterminate plate

statically indeterminate plate

(OP)
Any of you guys have a program that will calculate reaction forces for a plate with 4 supports in the x-y plane?

RE: statically indeterminate plate

roark,

FEA,

hand calcs

RE: statically indeterminate plate

See the first site below, under  Plates -> Simple bending -> Rectangular -> 4 corners  choosing the load type that best suits your needs.

prex
http://www.xcalcs.com : Online engineering calculations
http://www.megamag.it : Magnetic brakes and launchers for fun rides
http://www.levitans.com : Air bearing pads

RE: statically indeterminate plate

(OP)
Prex,
 Not sure how the xcalc site works. So far all the calcs are useless because they cannot be manipulated. I registered and followed the instructions....Nada.

RE: statically indeterminate plate

i did same ... easy to change, clicking on an input in the figure ...

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