How to calculate the size of a gusset

[Raoul83]

hi
i want dimensionning a gusset a have this structure .
how to do it
thank you

 

[Raoul83]

this is a simple photo

 

[berkeman]

hi
i want dimensionning a gusset a have this structure .
how to do it
thank you

What is the structure used for? What will be the loading of the center beam?

 

[Raoul83]

hi berkeman
my structure is a gantry crane
my load is 1000kg =10000N
thanks

 

[Doug Huffman]

The size of a gusset is a balance between a less effective trapezoid and a heavier triangle.

 

[Raoul83]

hi
Doug Huffman
how do I calculate the dimension of my triangle
thanks

 

[berkeman]

hi berkeman
my structure is a gantry crane
my load is 1000kg =10000N
thanks

You are building a gantry crane to lift and move 1000kg loads, and you are asking for design advice on an Internet forum?

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