Load distribution

[bmoney1957]

I have a surface grinder the total weight of the grinder is 800kg, the base area is 2.290m2 which gives 349 Kg/m2 load bearing, the grinder has three pedestal feet, each foot can support 266.6kg (800/3) question is, is the load bearing calculation the same 349 kg/m2 or is there a different calculation to take into account the three support feet.

 

[KootK]

Definitely different. 800kg/3/Pedestal foot area, assuming symmetric loading.

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