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Attached is the pdf. I have also included some calculations completed on the beam weld. Thanks, Warrenhttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=5c588fdf-cfd5-4476-9411-45128f6d0cf0&file=Weld_Strength_Calcs.pdf

Hello, I am trying to calculate the required weld strength for an upright support of a frame welded to a base plate. Have have completed some calculations (see attached document), but since I haven't completed any of these calculations before I am unsure if I have completed them correctly. If...

Hello, I am looking at designing a base plate for a pipe support frame using the effective area method. When it comes to calculating c I get two negative values. Does this mean the beam itself is capable of distributing the load across the concrete base and thus any size base plate can be used...

Thanks for all the help, got the spreadsheet working now. Wsg1

IDS, I have looked over the spreadsheet you attached and it seems the equation you are using is as follows: d = (W/(6EI)) * (2(L^3) - 3a(L^2) + a^3) Should this not be d = (W/(6EI)) * (2(L^3) - 3(L^(2a)) + a^3) Taking a formula from your spread sheet...

Ok i'll have another look. Thanks Again

Thank you all for your help. IDS, I have drawn the shear force diagram and you are correct my maximum moment was incorrect. I have tried the deflection calculation you mention above and for the same values get 1.42mm, is the 2.42mm a typo or have I done this incorrectly? Thanks wsg1

Hello, I am looking at designing a pipe support using a universal beam. I believe I have the correct calculations for bending stress, shear stress etc. But I am struggling to find an equation for deflection. At the moment I am currently estimating the combined loads as a single point load...