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- Trying to build a structure but not sure if i am doing it correctly
So given a force F that is at r1/2, distances y, r1,r2,and r3. What is x?
Since you have given us no idea what constrains you want to put on x, how could we know? What is it you are trying to achieve?Noah332 said:What is x?
? x is a DISTANCE, not a force, at least the way you have it drawn.Noah332 said:Does x need to have a constraint? Its a statics problem. I figured u sum up the forces in the x direction, sum up the forces in the y direction and sum of the moments and solve for x. Seems pretty straight forward I am just trying to check if i did it right so i want to see how someone who knows what they are doing, does it? The one thing i realized i left out is the angle of those angled beams. They should be 45 degrees.
Noah332 said:Yes exactly. Its a distance. I need to figure out how long that beam should be so thing thing doesn't fall over from the weight.
Well, that's trivial. x has be be a minimum of r1/2 + r2 - r3. In practice you'll want it a bit longer. Personally, I'd go with x = r1 + r2 - r3Noah332 said:Yes exactly. Its a distance. I need to figure out how long that beam should be so thing thing doesn't fall over from the weight.
If it was my job, I would want the front support at least 2 feet past the center of gravity of the 1300 lb load. Preferably a little more, or a lot more depending on the height. And anchor it to the floor.phinds said:Well, that's trivial. x has be be a minimum of r1/2 + r2 - r3. In practice you'll want it a bit longer. Personally, I'd go with x = r1 + r2 - r3
Sure, but he gave a very simplistic problem and I gave him a simplistic answer.jrmichler said:You want to hold a 1300 load, but don't know how to keep it from tipping over. I strongly suggest talking to a real engineer.
BTW, those angle braces do exactly nothing for the strength of the vertical column. Can you explain why?If it was my job, I would want the front support at least 2 feet past the center of gravity of the 1300 lb load. Preferably a little more, or a lot more depending on the height. And anchor it to the floor.
As far as that goes, what keeps it from tipping over sideways?jrmichler said:You want to hold a 1300 load, but don't know how to keep it from tipping over.
Its being built out of steeldavenn said:and what are you wanting to build the structure from ?
anything less than very strong and it will buckle long before it topples over
Well it will have two of those side frames about 4 ft apart with connected cross beamssandy stone said:As far as that goes, what keeps it from tipping over sideways?
One at each cornerNoah332 said:Well it will have two of those side frames about 4 ft apart with connected cross beams
I wanted to see how you would use statics. Like sum the forces and the moments. I wanted to see how its donephinds said:Sure, but he gave a very simplistic problem and I gave him a simplistic answer.
The structure is designed to hold 1300 pounds, as stated in the problem.
The best material to use will depend on various factors such as the design of the structure, the environment it will be placed in, and the budget. Generally, materials such as steel, concrete, and wood are commonly used for structures that need to hold heavy loads.
The load-bearing capacity of a structure can be calculated by considering factors such as the type of material used, the dimensions and design of the structure, and the weight and distribution of the load. It is best to consult a structural engineer for an accurate calculation.
It is possible to modify the structure to hold more weight, but it will depend on the design and materials used. It is important to consult a structural engineer before making any modifications to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.
Yes, it is important to follow safety guidelines and regulations when building any structure, especially one that needs to hold a heavy load. It is recommended to consult a structural engineer and obtain necessary permits before construction begins.