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    Designing a Trailer: Determining Steel Square Tube Size

    What formulas are there for shear if I have a yield point of the material? appreciate the help
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    Designing a Trailer: Determining Steel Square Tube Size

    How would I determine the shear stress on sqaure tubing if I am using ASTM A500 Grade B steel
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    Designing a Trailer: Determining Steel Square Tube Size

    I am working on designing a trailer that will hold a load of 350lbs on 2 centered posts. It needs to have a safety factor of 3, so 1050lbs plus trailer weight. I am trying to determine the size of Steel square tube I must use. Any advice on formulas or methods of determining this? I would...