msquared48 is right. R5 is 3 in. off center and I need to show that the top of the rack can resist the forces. The rack is made of 1 in. square tubes with 3 in. gussets in the corners. The entire assebly is welded. I was thinking I need to show that the gussets can take out the torsion. My...
I am a young structural engineer trying to solve a static freebody with a torsion problem. I need help trying to figure out how to apply a solution method to solve for the torsion on an equipment rack. Basically I have a structure made up of steel tubing that is going to house various pieces...
