Try http://www.geocities.com/richgetze/. Simple beam analysis program with
many standard structural shapes built in. You still have to know a little
of the principles and what will be an acceptable deflection but it is easy
to run and gives good results.


"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
...
I want to reinforce the bed of a trailer whose bearing surface is about
26' long and 8' wide to support about 10Tons.

How can I determine the proper BEAM SIZE and an adequate DESIGN, e.g.
longitudinal beams with cross bracing; or, lateral cross members
interspersed with bracing, I beams, tubular steel, etc. [without hiring
a mechanical engineer just for the purpose] ?

I'm aware I can look at other trailers and make assumptions about what
they've done but I'd like to "know" that what's to be done is sufficient.

Thank you,
Courtney Thomas


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