I beam vs tube
I beam vs tube
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Witch can carry the largest load an I beam or a tube of the same steel,size, and thickness?
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RE: I beam vs tube
RE: I beam vs tube
I beams are specifically designed to take vertical bending loads using the most econominal shape, they are not reccomended for torsional loads and are weaker also in the horizontal plane. As stated in the previous post the section with the greatest "2nd moment of area" sometimes mistakenly called (moment of inertia)in lots of text books
will have the greatest resistance to bending.
Circular tube however will have the same resistance to bending in all planes and is reccomended fot torsional loadings as well. Square tubing will also have equal bending resistance in both the x-y planes and again can be used for torsional loading.If you can post the sizes and application for the tube and I beam that your thinking of we can help you further.
regards desertfox
RE: I beam vs tube
One important point in choosing your beam is also the cost of connections. The cost for connections for tubes is alot more than for I beams. Also the cost of the tubes are alot higher than I beams (especially these days!)
Hope this helps your choice.
Have a good one.
RE: I beam vs tube
RE: I beam vs tube
RE: I beam vs tube
regards desertfox
RE: I beam vs tube
Thats what I was looking for!
Thanks