mechinacal / structural engineers needed

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  1. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    for a steel frame that can hold 2 tons with minimal deflection what dimension and gauge should be used for a stand that is 60"x36"x 30" high? i.e. top/bottom frame with center brace 1.5" x 3" @ .025" , four corners 1.5" x 1.5" @ .025" , vertical support 1.5" x 3" @ .025" centered on the long side. thanks in advance.
     
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  2. WhiskyTango

    WhiskyTango Eyelash Blennie

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    Does 2 tons include a safety factor?

    With steel it doesn't take much to get the load bearing you will probably need.

    Google engineers toolbox, and start from there.
     
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    WhiskyTango Eyelash Blennie

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    So reef_guru, any dice?
     
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