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Tube Deflection

Last Post 09 Nov 2012 07:26 PM by Nathaniel. 1 Replies.

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Colsa

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07 Nov 2012 03:01 AM
I have a tube that is being forced against a fixed top face (see attached for details) and I am trying to calculate the perpendicular deflection when the force is applied. I do not have a clue where to start, any pointers would be very helpful.

Nathaniel

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09 Nov 2012 07:26 PM
Colsa: You have a column. You want to use a column buckling equation. Are you familiar with Roark's Formulas For Stress and Strain? Niel Leon engineering.com

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