Determination of Static Structural Capacity (Load Rating) 5

[ngnear2b]

Forum,

I have a mechanical engineering background but in my current position I have to wear many hats. Today's topper is structural engineer. I have been asked to design an overhead structure to suppor palletes of materials in one of our warehouse buildings. It will consiste primarily of H-beams, C-channel, Square tubing, Handrails, grating, and Toe-boards. Moreover, I will have to install a stairwell in order for an individual to access this area from ground level. I have never done this type of calculation before (Just Graduated from school 05/01) and was wondering if there was any suggestion from the structural community.

P.S. The concepts of column loading, buckling, and bending etc. are already understood but I am looking for a general or standardized quick method for making this determination.

 

[frogit22]

My suggestion would be to hire a licensed structural engineer as a consultant and allow somebody with the proper experience to design it. Practicing outside of your area of expertise is a reckless practice that does not serve our profession.

 

[zliazmei]

Sory Ngner2b but do you think you can do this?

Here to take this license you need to spent 5 years in UNI and then another3 at practise.

Be careful..
Here where I am from One mechanical eng. killed 4 men just 4 mounths ago........
In exactly the same situation. Mean EXACTLY.


Sorry but Frogit22 is right.

It is too dangerous.
I dont know what to think about your bosses!!!
Of course they are allways right but...

Zmei