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  1. Maxarmstrong

    Safe Working Load of Simple Rectangular Beam

    I wish it was a student problem, unfortuately its a professional problem. More info: Basically this bar is used as a stop bar for a periscope during maintenance, when the hydraulics have been shut down the periscope will fall down the well unless a bar is wedged underneath it to stop it...
  2. Maxarmstrong

    Safe Working Load of Simple Rectangular Beam

    Thanks for the excellent response guys. I'll be documenting this straight away :)
  3. Maxarmstrong

    Safe Working Load of Simple Rectangular Beam

    Hi guys, Can anyone help me with the following calc I have to perform (I'm sure you'll find it basic.) I have a rectangular beam positioned vertically to support a load. The beam is made from AL AL 6082 T6 size: 30mmx60mmx1000mm. The load applied to the top of the beam(30x60 face)is 4500kg...

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