hazmat
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<font color=blue>Thanks for the great explanation and formulas for calculating the forces involved. I wish had known these for a few past projects. Now the next question, is there a formula or table somewhere to calculate the strength of steel tubing/flat/pipe/etc? So that you know it will be able to withstand 3500lbs without bending.</font color=blue>
Actually anything will bend when you apply a force, the question is how much will it bend? It is a bit detailed to get into here, I recommend you pick up a "mechanics" textbook at your local library. You'll have better luck finding one at a college library. The sub- subjects are statics (stationary) and dynamics (moving).
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0534371337/qid=1034085130/br=1-12/ref=br_lf_b_12//002-7437373-6458468?v=glance&n=491348>Mechanics Book at Amazon</A>
The "Bible" for mechanical engineering is <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0070049971/qid=1034085430/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/002-7437373-6458468?v=glance&n=507846> Mark's Handbook </A> However, this is a reference book, it assumes you have already learned the stuff in it. The textbook is a better way to educate yourself.
here is a web site with some info <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.efunda.com/home.cfm>Efunda</A>
Actually anything will bend when you apply a force, the question is how much will it bend? It is a bit detailed to get into here, I recommend you pick up a "mechanics" textbook at your local library. You'll have better luck finding one at a college library. The sub- subjects are statics (stationary) and dynamics (moving).
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0534371337/qid=1034085130/br=1-12/ref=br_lf_b_12//002-7437373-6458468?v=glance&n=491348>Mechanics Book at Amazon</A>
The "Bible" for mechanical engineering is <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0070049971/qid=1034085430/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/002-7437373-6458468?v=glance&n=507846> Mark's Handbook </A> However, this is a reference book, it assumes you have already learned the stuff in it. The textbook is a better way to educate yourself.
here is a web site with some info <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.efunda.com/home.cfm>Efunda</A>