The discussion revolves around calculating the thickness of a steel bridge (specifically a gangway) that is 35 meters long, 1.2 meters wide, and estimated to weigh 15,000 kg, with a focus on preventing deflection. Participants explore the feasibility of achieving no deflection and the implications of design requirements.
Participants generally agree that achieving no deflection is impossible, but there is disagreement regarding the appropriate forum for the question and the necessary qualifications for real-world engineering design.
The discussion lacks specific equations or methodologies for calculating deflection, and assumptions regarding material properties and loading conditions are not explicitly stated.
That would require infinite thickness to achieve no deflection at all. Perhaps you could state your problem less vaguely.Mathijsgri said:If i have steal bridge that is 35 meter long, 1,2 meter and 15000kg , how do i calculate the
thickness so that de bridge doesn't deflect?
Is this question for schoolwork? If so, what is the exact problem statement?Mathijsgri said:If i have steal bridge that is 35 meter long, 1,2 meter and 15000kg , how do i calculate the
thickness so that de bridge doesn't deflect?
I understand that it is not possible to have no deflection. I have to design a gangway(a bridge between a ship and a platform), it has to be 35 meters long and at least 1,2 meters wide. I estimated that will weigh around 15000kg. How do i calculate how much it deflect?phinds said:That would require infinite thickness to achieve no deflection at all. Perhaps you could state your problem less vaguely.
You did not answer my question.Mathijsgri said:I understand that it is not possible to have no deflection. I have to design a gangway(a bridge between a ship and a platform), it has to be 35 meters long and at least 1,2 meters wide. I estimated that will weigh around 15000kg. How do i calculate how much it deflect?