Having an opportunity to design a cross member from which a load will be suspended I find no examples for my configuration in SHIGLEY which provides stress concentration factor charts by Peterson. I have reviewed Peterson directly and found no reference to my configuration either.
What I...
I am in the process of designing a machine. I wish to drill and tap the frame to receive screws. I plan on using SAE grade 5 fasteners and need to select a suitable steel for the base material. In reviewing the ASTM specs I spotted A284 as a possible good material (steel, weldable, for...