Strength of tubing?

Dec 20, 2003 2 Replies

First reply

nic

A pretty good site that has beam bending calculators as well as the section properties calculators is need to include factor of safety of at least 4. (Over design so that the maximum stress in the outer fibers of the beam is 1/4 or less of the tensile strength of the material…

Read the full reply
C

Can anyone tell me the safe working load and/or failure point of some rectangular tubing, or point me to a web page? Both sticks sit on the



2" face. It is for a utility trailer.


2"x4"x0.120" at 144" long, anchored in the middle, how much weight at the ends.


2"x3"x0.120" at 72" anchored at the ends

Thanks! C


-- remove REMOVE to email


Vote
Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required