I'd like to calculate a starting point or "rated load" first, and then we can proof test. We can even put the horses in our press brake to test. So I'm just wondering if I'm on the right path to come up with a max. tonage the horse can hold. Is there a link to a spreadsheet that has equations...
We have custom made steel channel/angle sawhorses in our shop. They are used basically to hold up heavy steel plate, typically 2 under each plate. I want to conservatively "rate" them for a max. load that each one can hold by assuming a uniform load across it. They are constructed of a...
