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Step loads of a human on a structure
We have a requirement to provide a 4 foot long cantilevered structure that must withstand a 250 lb person stepping on it, mid span (2 feet)to reach into the machine. If not for this requirement the beam would only support its own weight which would be about 50 lb. We will need to make it much...- jaggmi
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Prying loads on bolts.
We have a piece of equipment with steel side frames of a given distance from each other; 1.25 thk plates parallel to each other with cross bars. We need to mount this on top of a similar piece of equipment with a side frame to side frame distance a few inches wider or narrower than ours. A...- jaggmi
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- Forum: Welding, Bonding & Fastener engineering
