Recent content by sixgun

I'm already making up a 10" beam for testing purposes and I plan to test it with the same 8" bearing surface on each end the beams will have on the solar shed I'm building. I also plan to build a beam using only screws, no glue, and no routered chanel in the webs. I want test the first beam...

Found the Ambrose text and it is very helpful. Seems I have two options: Calculate the values for the cross section of the full size of the I-Beam, then subtract the values for the space created by the removal of the areas between the flanges, or Use another formula given in the book...

Tom, Thank you for your kind reply. We / I used to get a lot of "eager novices" in the attack helo business - and caution was always a wise move... I will try and find the book you've recommended - actually that will be my wife's job, she's better with e-bay and amazon than I - and once I've...

...and any aircraft that takes off in a mid-air with itself is not for me. Thanks, I'll try and find a site that covers your recommendation.

Thanks for the reply, I'll check out the book. The shed is below the square footage requiring a permit, but I want to get it correct... It is an experiment for me in many ways. I've gotten the technical data on the pressure treated wood from Boise Cascade, the producer. They've been very...

My first post here. I've lurked around, used the search function - but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for. So I'm hoping someone can help me. I am designing a shed for my backyard. It will be used to house a storage tank for water heated by solar collectors on the roof of said shed. I...