How Do You Calculate the Required Thickness of Aluminum for a Box?

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Homework Statement


i am trying to work out the required material thickness for a given box.
the material i am using is aluminium.
i only require the formula - can't find a suitable one on web


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



M = I
σ y

M = bd M = bd2
σ 12/2 σ 6
 
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SP_RED said:

Homework Statement


i am trying to work out the required material thickness for a given box.
the material i am using is aluminium.
i only require the formula - can't find a suitable one on web


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



M = I
σ y

M = bd M = bd2
σ 12/2 σ 6

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SP_RED said:

Homework Statement


i am trying to work out the required material thickness (gauge) for a box i am making which is designed to hold an amplifier weighing 350grams.

the material i am using for the boxes is aluminium.

i know that 1.6mm or 16 gauge is more the suitable but i am just trying to prove it through the appliance of science/maths.

i only require the formula - can't find a suitable one on web


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



M = I
σ y

M = bd M = bd2
σ 12/2 σ 6