Choose MC channels

[fabmsg]

Hello,

I need some help. I want to choose one MC or equivalent European U-Beam to withstand one force F according to the attached scheme.

I want to choose the needed profile and simulate on INVENTOR or SOLIDWORKS.

Thanks for the help!

 

[MiketheEngineer]

Pretty straight forward. You might need the help of a structural eng.

Do a shear and then a Moment diagram and you are on your way.

Also - knowing what F, a and b are would be helpful if you want a definite answer...but we are not here to do your job or maybe your homework!!

 

[msquared48]

The MC channel is a very good choice!

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering

http://mmcengineering.tripod.com

 

[dhengr]

Mike has a natural affinity for all things Mc.

 

[dvd]

One note on loading a channel is that it may not be possible to support the channel in the same plane as the load and thus there will be an eccentric load applied creating a torsional moment. This may, or may not, become an issue.