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545 lbs
525 lbs
4%
596 lbs
525 lbs
14%
574 lbs
525 lbs
9%
Wood Columns
Modulus of Elasticity (psi)
Density (lbs/cu. In.)
Ultimate Compressive Stress (psi)
Ultimate Tensile Stress (psi)
Spruce
Douglas Fir
1300000 1700000
0.01563 0.01968
5000
7000
9400
11500
Width:
0.88 inches
Area =
Height:
0.75 inches
Moment of Inertia =
Tubing Length:
27.00 inches (distance between end points)
radius of gyration (rho) =
Enter material properties for the wood being considered:
Length/rho =
Modulus of Elasticity:
1300000 psi
Critical Length/rho =
Density:
0.0156 lbs/cu. In.
Ult Comp.Stress:
5000 psi
Ult Tensile Stress:
9400 psi
Column buckling stress =
Column weight =
0.28 lbs
For member in compression
Maximum compressive strength =
Ultimate design compressive load:
Margin of Safety =
549 lbs
525 lbs
4%
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Moment of Inertia =
radius of gyration (rho) =
Length/rho =
4857 lbs
525 lbs
825%
10.8 Fcc =
49325 psi
0.103 sq. inches
Moment of Inertia =
0.004 inches^4
radius of gyration (rho) =
0.20 inches
Length/rho =
134
Transition Length/rho =
78
5772 psi (for the given column dimensions)
For tubes in tension
Maximum tensile strength =
Ultimate design tension load:
Margin of Safety =
6405 lbs
525 lbs
1120%
10.8 Fcc =
39645 psi
0.103 sq. inches
Moment of Inertia =
0.004 inches^4
radius of gyration (rho) =
0.20 inches
Length/rho =
134
Transition Length/rho =
68
5553 psi (for the given column dimensions)
For tubes in tension
Maximum tensile strength =
Ultimate design tension load:
Margin of Safety =
4339 lbs
525 lbs
727%
Moment of Inertia =
radius of gyration (rho) =
Length/rho =
Critical Length/rho =
6169 lbs
525 lbs
1075%