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  1. David Wallace

    cable tension and end loading

    I am building a four post cable railing, approximately 20'x20' square. typical design loading is 250 pounds horizontal at any point.. Using a starting cable tension of 50 pounds, how would i determine an accurate corner post loading if the 250 is exerted on the cable? I've set up a test...
  2. David Wallace

    1/4"-20 stainless bolts threaded into 1/8" thick 6063 aluminum.

    I need to determine a safe working load for the tensile strength of this connection and its giving me trouble. Any tips out there? Dave Wallace and then there is the question of torque so as to not damage the aluminum.

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