Fiberglass Panel (Wall) - Strength / Deflection
Fiberglass Panel (Wall) - Strength / Deflection
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Hi,
As usual, I always appreciate any help/advice.
I'm dealing with old fiberglass wall panel (3/32" thick, flat) spanning 4 ft.
I'm trying to find some elastic strength and deflection limit, but not having much of luck. Properties of the fiberglass panel from typical manufacturers vary wide range, and I couldn't find any properties on flat ones. (Only saw corrugated panels).
Any advice?
As usual, I always appreciate any help/advice.
I'm dealing with old fiberglass wall panel (3/32" thick, flat) spanning 4 ft.
I'm trying to find some elastic strength and deflection limit, but not having much of luck. Properties of the fiberglass panel from typical manufacturers vary wide range, and I couldn't find any properties on flat ones. (Only saw corrugated panels).
Any advice?






RE: Fiberglass Panel (Wall) - Strength / Deflection
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RE: Fiberglass Panel (Wall) - Strength / Deflection
You could put a point load of known magnitude on it at midspan and back the stiffness out of the deflection equation, then back out the modulus since you know the moment of inertia....yes?
Let me know what you find out.