Friday, May 11, 2007

Re: roller coaster supporting structure

The loads are "simple" physics. That said, what you're looking to do is
very specialized design work, and the intricacies can probably only be
understood through several years of experience under a designer who
works with that type of structure. A single child killed on a roller
coaster will make national, if not international, news. I would
recommend either bringing in an experienced engineer, or declining the job.

Jordan

JC Wish L wrote:
> Thanks Gerard,
>
> I am designing the support structure (I mean frame supporting the
> rooler coaster).
> I need to know its loading behaviour, and how to get the value of
> those loads.
> Any idea or refferences? TIA
>
> Best Regards
> Junata
>
>
>

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