Can you model it in a FEA program like RISA or SAP? Break it into small pieces if necessary.
HTH
MJ
--- On Tue, 1/13/09, Gautam Manandhar <Gautam_Manandhar@ci.richmond.ca.us> wrote:
From: Gautam Manandhar <Gautam_Manandhar@ci.richmond.ca.us>
Subject: RE: curved beams
To: seaint@seaint.org
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 4:35 PM
List members: I have a curved beam (horizontal). The center line of the beam layout is horizontally offset from the supporting post by about 10+ % of the span. The arch wants a channel section and will not allow a tube section. Can anyone suggest a quick method to check for flexure and torsion. DL is 480plf , LL = 800 plf. The project in under construction and the detail is due first thing to-morrow morning. Gautam |