Look at Julius Blum & Co. These guys sell all the brackets and plain material for just about any kind of architectural metal work.
John L. Smart, PE SE
Lindsey & Ritter, Inc.
401 East Jane Street
Valdosta, GA 31601-4062
229.242.9897 Voice
229.242.5997 Facsimile
From: Richard Calvert [mailto:RichardC@lbbe.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:21 AM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: Brass Railing
I’m trying to provide some calculations for brass railing and posts. However, I’m having a difficult time locating mechanical properties (which are standard for this kind of application) of the material. Working with the most conservative numbers in the ASTM we find that not even a solid pipe works… the manufacturer prefers to use actual brass as well, as apposed to plated or faux. Does anyone know a good reference? Or even plain out what the standard grade and properties are for this application?
Thanks,
Richard Calvert, EIT