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FBD for tripod with crossmembers
Your FEA model could be simplified by using beam elements to determine member axial, shear and moment forces. Also, you need to consider your connection design before creating the FEA model. If three angled tubes are welded to the vertical member, how will angled tubes be machined? And the...- rabendt
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- Forum: Moment Frame & Shear Wall engineering
