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JSgam replied to the thread Ladder Safety Systems.Thanks human. I appreciate the input. Deformation is certainly acceptable in fall arrest systems, but should still be considered in my...
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Regarding buckling.... Many if not most ladders I've seen or engineered are "hung". So buckling under compression isn't really an...
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JSgam replied to the thread Ladder Safety Systems.Thanks bones. I appreciate the input for the analysis perspective. I've gone into some FEA with this as well, comparing the von mises...
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@JSgam thanks for bringing this topic up for discussion. Definitely something that deserves more attention. From a high-level point of...
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Every ladder I have been on in a plant seems to follow practices outlined in PIP STF05501 Fixed Ladders and Cages. Attachement to the...
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We're not talking about design, though, we're talking about assessment. We can make assumptions about the construction of the ladder but...
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JSgam replied to the thread Ladder Safety Systems.Thanks JStephen. -How did the testing go per your typical details? I take it you recommend I do testing as well for different...
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JSgam replied to the thread Ladder Safety Systems.Thanks. Assuming the 3,600lbf is evenly spread over the three rungs, that's 1,200lbf on a 3/4" A36 rung, putting it past yielding if...
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JSgam replied to the thread Ladder Safety Systems.Thanks for your input! 1) I've seen various rung types. Smooth round bar, rebar rungs, square bar rungs, you name it. 2) Regarding...
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JSgam replied to the thread Ladder Safety Systems.Thanks for your input. Your last sentence is essentially why I come to the forum. For some background, yes the load rating is based on...
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Hey all. Attached is a ladder safety system used commonly on longer length ladders. Most all manufacturer's I've spoken with rely on not...
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