Is My A-Frame Structure at Risk of Buckling or Bending?

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The discussion centers on analyzing an inverted 'A-frame' structure with members measuring 1.22 m and subjected to a uniformly distributed load (UDL) of 6580 N/m. The angle between the members and the horizontal is 5 degrees, and the footings are securely bolted. The user seeks confirmation on whether the load components can be resolved into those causing bending and buckling, specifically identifying that the perpendicular component causes bending while the axial component leads to buckling. The consensus confirms that this approach is valid for structural analysis.

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Hi,

I have a design using a simple 'inverted v' frame . Each member is 1.22 m long and sees a UDL on it, acting downward(6580 N/m). The angle between the members and the horizontal is 5 degrees. and both footings are bolted firmly to the horizontal.

I wish to analyse and confirm that the members will not buckle or fail due to bending.

Can I resolve the components of the load (6580*1.22 = 8030N) into those perpendicular to the members and those along the member, and assume that it is the component perpendicular to the member causing bending, and the component along the members length which will cause buckling?

This seems all way to easy - i am sure that some forum people may be able to help me do a more advanced and accurate analysis. Any help will be appreciated.

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Fugro said:
Can I resolve the components of the load into those perpendicular to the member and those along the member, and assume it is the component perpendicular to the member causing bending, and the component along the member length that will cause buckling?
Yes.
 

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