Subject: Deflection Rates???

From: [email-masked]
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 1996 09:02:06 -0500

Does anyone know off hand, or know where to direct me to find, the deflection
rate of 2x4 tubing, 1/4" wall on a 20 foot span. I have a project that is a
little over my head on the engineering end and I could use some help. Any
help would be appreciated.

Kenny Valdejo
Bittersweet Forge 
Millstadt (Although it is dark, I can see the light on the arch from here) IL

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From: [email-masked]
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 96 13:17:36 -0700

Item Subject: Deflection Rates???
     First, I recommend Machinery's Handbook. It has the answer to this 
     question and many more questions that a blacksmith might ask.
     Second, deflection is a function of how the ends are fixed, where the 
     load is, dimensions of the beam and orientation (is height 2 or 4 
     inches?). 
     E-mail direct to me more information and I will post the answer. I 
     need to know if both ends are fixed, one fixed and the other 
     supported, one fixed and the other free, or what. Is the load evenly 
     distributed, at one location or ? Is the material steel?
     
        Dan Nibbelink, Professional Engineer
        RedHawk Forge
        1932 North Hwy 287
        Berthoud CO  80513
        home:   970-532-4387  metro Denver: 444-6704 ext 5570
        work:   970-635-6788
        E-mail: [email-masked]

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Kenny Valdejo
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