@paddingtongreen, Qshake, MiketheEngineer and BAretired,
Thanks for the time you took to respond. I have come away with three good references and I intend to have a look into these. Hopefully they can guide me to where I need to go.
Much appreciated.
@Qshake,
Thank you for the posting.
Based on your explanation, is there a solid introductory text to 3D truss analysis that you could recommend. Perhaps my second posting could give you some insight into my needs.
@ rb1957,
Thank you for the response.
Perhaps I can be more specific about my needs. I am a materials handling engineer, concerned primarily with the design of mechanical aspects of conveyors. The structures on which conveyors are supported are made up of gantries that typically span distances...
Good afternoon,
I appreciate the opportunity to be able to post this request for guidance on your site.
I am of a mechanical background, thus my exposure to structural design has been limited to Strength of Material courses covered in university and some fairly extensive reading in the...
