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I have a sling over an angle iron,

I have a sling over an angle iron,

I have a sling over an angle iron,

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I have a sling over an angle iron, L2"x2"x3/16", and I'm calculating the hoist capacity.  I was just wondering if I should use 0.60Fy as the allowable bending stress, or if I should use a smaller value.  I couldn't find anything in AISC-ASD vol. 9 about bending stresses in angles.  I'm assuming that 0.60Fy will be fine because the angle is only 70" long and I can't see how an equal leg angle would laterally buckle.
Thanks

RE: I have a sling over an angle iron,

See the Specification for Allowable Stress Design of Single-Angle Members, p. 5-309.

RE: I have a sling over an angle iron,

Also, the AISC has a 'special publication' for single angle sections, free on their website.

RE: I have a sling over an angle iron,

It sounds most irregular to be lifting with an angle.  What mass are you lifting?

RE: I have a sling over an angle iron,

(OP)
Thanks for the info Taro and dik.  dbuzz..I'm just analyzing what I believe to be the attachment point for holding a cover open.  Can't be more than 150lbs.

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