Hi Group, This was previously sent out on another mail list and I got one good answer back, however I would like to hear any other opinions before I commit to a final design. Can anyone offer any educated advice for this project? >I was just given a lot of steel angle iron. I am thinking of building a >9'x 25' loft in my shop to store all the good junk...I mean stuff, that >one needs but won't be using for a while. > >I am planning to use 4" x 4" angle irons 1/4" thick and 8' long as the >support columns. They will have plates welded on the bottom and be >bolted/anchored to the concrete floor and will be placed under the >perimeter angle iron. Will be either welded or bolted to the 3" x 3" x >1/4"angle perimeter. > >I have 3" x 3" x 1/4" angle iron that will act as the perimeter, tieing >everything together and also act as an end bed for 2" x 12" x 9' planking. >The loft will be attached to two walls, but will be basically free >standing and will have welded 3" angle diagonal bracing to provide stability. > >Have not decided on the need for any support or columns in the center, I >would like to maximize the space under the deck for an air >conditioned/dehumidified work space. > >My problem at this point is I cannot find out the safe working load for >the 8' Long 4" x 4" x 1/4" angle iron when used as a column. I believe the >buckling forces exerted on the un-boxed angle iron would be the governing >factor. I really don't know what the maximum load of the deck will be, but >I would not be surprised to find 3 or 4 tons of material up there at some >point. > >Is there anyone out there who can help out with these calculations for >total numbers and spacing of the columns? Thanks, and Happy Holidays. Bill Huff ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Yahoo! Autos. Everything you need to know about buying or selling a car. FREE Quotes, 360° Tours, Research, Blue Book, Compare Vehicles, Buy Used http://us.click.yahoo.com/kEZsdA/bwnGAA/YiGOAA/8LmulB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/