Thanks, guys. You are confirming my initial suspicion that this is not a very good design.
Tmoose, The maximum value for P is what I am trying to calculate. I have typically set P = 1,000 lbs, calculated stresses, then scaled P up until stresses reach allowable values. I don't know the...
Hello, new member here. I have been asked to analyze the welded assembly shown in the attached pictures, and determine ultimate load P. The problem is, I have spent my career dealing with aluminum aircraft structures, and have basically zero knowledge about welds.
At the area of interest, the...
