What is the maximum load on square tubing?

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Determining the maximum load on a 3.5" x 3.5" x 3/16" square tubing with a 1" adjustable pin hole requires specific material information and loading conditions. The discussion highlights the importance of knowing the material type, likely mild steel, and its treatment to accurately assess the load capacity. Participants emphasize that without this data, predicting failure points is complex and challenging. Additional details are necessary for a proper analysis. Understanding these factors is crucial for ensuring safety and structural integrity.
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Can anyone help to determine the maximum load on 3.5 " x 3.5 " x 3\16 " square tubing with a 1 " adjustable pin hole. This tubing was inside a 4 " x 4 " support . See the attached picture. I need to know the load or force allowable on the 1 " pin prior to the 3.5 " x 3.5 " tearing from the stress. I am not an engineer and lack \ forgot how to use physics to figure this out. Thanks in advance.
 

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Welcome to PF, Tony.
More information is needed. Going by the picture, I would guess that the material is mild steel, but it's important to know for sure not only what it is, but how it was treated.
I'm afraid that I won't be able to help you anyhow, but others will need that information.
 
Danger is correct, this is a very complex problem and you need to know more about what kind of material it is and the loading condition before you can predict the failure.
 

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