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rcarnklev1-Visitor
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January 27, 2017
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Improve design of sectionplate

  • January 27, 2017
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Hi folks of the internet. I've constructed a section of a floor which is going to support people walking over it on a daily basis and at maximum support a small forklift of 5 ton weight.ptc1.PNG

And top view:

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The top plate is a 0.4'' (10 mm) and the beam profiles are hollow rectangular with 120x80x6.5 (mm). The structure is going to be supported on the short sides while the mid section is free in the air. The profiles are welded with a4 in the frames and dot weld in the plate around the frame.

My question is if there's any obvious changes i can do to improve the structural performance of this design without overusing material or make it to complex for the manufacturer.

Cheers Robin.

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DenisJaunin15-Moonstone
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January 27, 2017

Hello

What are the outside dimensions of your tray.

Kind regards.

Denis

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rcarnklev1-VisitorAuthor
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January 27, 2017

2980 mm x 995 mm.

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rmcboaty1-Visitor
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January 27, 2017

this is probably subject to a code due to safety issues. maybe similar like staircases and raised podiums (where the construction workers work for example).

A couple of people walking over it is not such a big deal from the structural standpoint (if it's "high", you have to have a fence), but having a forklift drive over it regularly is calling for trouble imo.

Perhaps check how are they made on some trucks.

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