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  1. mdmiller2000

    Plate Bending

    The point where the 10Klbs is applied is a 3/4 bolt that is threaded into a 10klb Load Cell that measures the force applied. The load cell its self is about a 6" diameter and about 1.5" thick and is secured in 6 places with smaller bolts. This might make thing more complicated or easier.
  2. mdmiller2000

    Plate Bending

    Thank you very much. I understand I am looking at the stress of the plate. Where can I look up the stress per thickness of plate?
  3. mdmiller2000

    Plate Bending

    I have attached a sketch of my application. I am trying to figure out how thin i can make the 2" plate in order to put the 10K pounds of force on the plate. There is no reason I cannot use gussets on top if that will help. The whole structure will be sitting on a platform (not suspended). I...

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