Square steel tube columns
Square steel tube columns
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How can I calculate the allowable size for a square steel tube acting as a column in compression?
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RE: Square steel tube columns
Unfortunately, there is no easy answer, since the allowable load depends on the span, slenderness ratios, and support conditions.
You can download Enercalc, it will calculate columns, as well as most other standard structural items. The program costs about $1000, but you can download a 30 day free trial. The only limit to the trial is when you print the results, a watermark is placed which states it is a demo.
Of course, if you are not comfortable doing the calculations yourself, maybe you should hire a structural engineer. This way you protect both yourself, and your clients.
RE: Square steel tube columns
weron4u
Sheboygan WI