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Best triangular shape for a support underneath a steel shelf

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Garry1234

Industrial
Jun 29, 2018
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Good day,

I am wondering if someone will be able to please assist me? I am currently trying to redesign a support that is spot welded underneath a steel shelf. (Please see images attached). The current design uses a large quantity of material and I do not believe that it is very strong. I have also attached a proposed design - that I feel is extremely strong and is a better design.

My question is - Is the triangular support the best to implement? what is the best angle to use for the triangular support and the best height of the triangle so that I can use the least amount of material whilst keeping the shelf extremely strong?

Does the height of the triangle matter with regards to strength in a bending force?

Thank you very much
 
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