Questions tagged [structural-engineering]
Questions related to the integrity, design requirements, or analysis of structures.
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calculating shear deflection for a non prismatic beam with overhang
i'm trying to calculate the deflection due to shear for a distributed load across both the main span and overhang. the beam and overhang are both circular with the overhang having a smaller diameter.
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Axial Force Distribution In a Multi-storey Frame
I am working on a multi-storey frame and I am wondering if someone could help me with the axial load path that the members resist? Please consider the segment of the frame in the following image - ...
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how to calculate deflection when a beam with overhang is non prismatic
i've a beam with a overhang that has point loads at the center of both the beam and overhang. the diameter of the overhang is smaller then the beam which is simply supported.
can anyone provide any ...
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How to analyse relationship between a distributed load and bending moment through integration
I was recently working through an internal function question and was using the relationships between Loads, concentrated forces, shear force and bending moment to sketch the diagrams and find some ...
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Cantilever racking column arms capacity calculation need help please
Hello, I have a cantilever racking that already exist with all the document lost about rating or capacity. I already calculated that each arm can handle 1500 lbs and that the buckling of the column ...
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Wood-frame box ribs and spines bracing -- inside or outside?
This structure will be built from a medium-hard density wood. It's a camper box, so will be mobile and needs to stay rigid when loading / unloading from a truck bed. The rib struts are 3x3", 2.4m ...
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Structural integrity of indoor metal mezzanine
I work at a company which recently purchased a new building. They basically converted what was a large industrial warehouse style building into a half manufacturing floor, half office space. The ...
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The many different units of stiffness
I have been working a lot lately with stiffnesses of varying kinds, and it has left me a bit confused.
My university lecturer once told me the units of stiffness are kN/m. For axial stiffness this is ...
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Global Moment of Inertia for a frame of multiple bays with diagonal bracing at the centre
I am working on the deflection of a multi storey frame consisting of multiple bays, but with the central bay reinforced with cross bracing, such as below:
Naturally, the frame deflects in shear mode ...
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How to figure out how much force is supported by various components in a console sink
This is not an academic question but a practical installation question, and unfortunately, it's been 15 years since I've done statics and I don't recall the theory well.
I'm having a Cheviot Essex 24&...
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A heavy weight attached to a rod can slide in a grooved support as shown in the image. What is the equilibrium sliding distance (Delta)?
A heavy weight attached to a rod can slide in a grooved support as shown in the image. What is the equilibrium sliding distance (Delta)?
Correct answer is option C, but please provide the correct ...
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Modifying seesaw output motion
Is it possible to engineer a seesaw whose output motion is perfectly vertical? I'm thinking of integrating a crank-and-slider mechanism on one end of the lever so that the arc-like motion of the ...
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Longitudinal Restraint in the tension flange of a beam
If I have a beam connected at the tension flange with something that can produce horizontal restraint (like a column) that restricts longitudal movement (and hence axial lengthening/shortening)
What ...
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Can tension cable be used to pull a bowed framed wall of a Screen Room back straight?
I have a minor dilemma that I want to correct and need a bit of guidance/advice. I have a new Screen Room built on my second floor 22' X 16' deck. the front facing framed wall is starting to bow ...
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Engineer needed for interview
I am a 11th grade student in High school currently studying engineering as a personal elective. I know this may sound repetitive across multiple posts but in short I am required to interview an ...
