asalisbury
Mechanical
- Mar 6, 2024
- 13
I have a single column that has a very small radius of 0.13". It is supported laterally through a 0.30" thick plate with a 0.30" diameter hole through it. The plate moves up and down over the column. I am considering making the plate structural and in the realm of 2.5" thick. The column moves freely inside of the hole, but at times it can fetch on the plate edges if the column angle becomes too steep due to buckling/bowing. The column goes through a series of these plates that are in static condition above the moving plate. The moving plate will be loaded with about 10,000lbs in compression. The column is fixed at its base. See diagram below.
What should I consider when changing this plate over to be thicker? I am considering the critical angle of the column that will cause a fetch (see second image). I think that having a thicker plate would hold the column straighter. Any thoughts?
What should I consider when changing this plate over to be thicker? I am considering the critical angle of the column that will cause a fetch (see second image). I think that having a thicker plate would hold the column straighter. Any thoughts?