Beam Design Package (Individual) Travis Curran ENGR 1201-091 October 24, 2013

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Problem Statement We were given Beam #130805. It must meet the following requirements 1. Constructed of balsa wood 2. Total length of 24 inches 3. Weight limitation of 260 grams 4. Cost limitation of $10.50 5. Supporting a centralized load of 350 pounds on its X-axis while a. Bending more than .06 inches b. Bending no more than .25 inches 6. Supporting a centralized load of 300 pounds on its Y-axis while a. Bending more than .04 inches b. Bending no more than .23 inches It may only be constructed using the provided Elmers Wood Glue and wood found in the 1201 store. Sizes are limited to 3/16, 1/4, 5/16 in thickness and range from 3/4 to 1 7/8 in width. All wood is 24 inches in length. Given the following assumptions/averages 1. Density of the wood is equal to 28 pounds per cubic foot 2. Span length is equal to 21 inches 3. Modulus of elasticity for the wood is 1.46x10^6 psi (pounds per square inch)

Research Key concerns when constructing a beam are bending, deflection, and shearing. When a load is placed onto a beam, the top portion of the beam experiences varying degrees of compression while the bottom is under tensional forces. The majority of stress occurs about 2/3 distance away from the center compared to the center to the edge. Deflection of a beam depends on the span, load, camber, end fixity, material, and beam shape. Holes or other penetrations in a beam must not be near the ends or the load points, which is where most stress occurs.

"Build Right." Accessed October 23, 2013. https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/toolbox/buildright/content/bcgbc4010a/04_struct_members/01_b eams/page_001.htm.

Beam Proposals Beam Configuration on Primary Axis Hollow Box Beam A 11/8 x 11/8 1/4 Material Hollow Box Beam B 11/8 x 11/8 1/4 & 3/16 Material Hollow Box Beam C 3/2 x 11/8 3/16 Material Calculated Mass Pounds(mass)/Grams Calculated Volume Cubic Feet/Cubic Inches .015625 cu ft 27ci $9.32 .3951 lbs 179.2g .014106 cu ft 24.375ci $8.74 .3646 lbs 165.4g .01302 cu ft 22.5ci Total Cost of Wood and Glue Joints ($) $10.12 .4376 lbs 198.5g

Beam Configuration On Primary Axis Hollow Box Beam A 11/8 x 11/8 1/4 Material Hollow Box Beam B 11/8 x 11/8 1/4 & 3/16 Material Hollow Box Beam C 3/2 x 11/8 3/16 Material

X-Axis Calculations I(in^4) / Deflection(in)(@350lbs) I = .249023 in^4 D = .1857 in

Y-Axis Calculations I(in^4) / Deflection(in)(@300lbs) I = .249023 in^4 D = .1857 in

I = .242045 in^4 D = .1911 in

I = .224955 in^4 D = .1762 in

I = .268066 in^4 D = .1725 in

I = .231201 in^4 D = .1715 in

Beam A

Beam C

7/8

3/16 ->
3/16 -> 1 1/2

1/4 1 3/8 1 3/8 7/8 1 3/8

1 3/8

7/8 1/4

1 1/8

Beam B

1 3/8

Bill of Materials Material Hollow Box Beam A Hollow Box Beam B Hollow Box Beam C 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 2 1/4 x 7/8 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 2 3/16 x 7/8 2 3/16 x 1 1/2 2 3/16 x 1 Individual Price $2.48 $1.58 $2.48 $1.18 $2.02 $1.35 Total Cost (Includes 4 Glue Joints on each) $10.12 $9.32 $8.74

Decision Matrix Criteria / Weight Weight / .2 Cost / .1 Min. Deflection / .4 Safety Factor / .3 Total Hollow Box Beam A Rating / Score 3 / .6 3 / .3 4 / 1.6 4 / 1.2 3.7 Hollow Box Beam B Rating / Score 4 / .8 4 / .4 4 / 1.6 4 / 1.2 4 Hollow Box Beam C Rating / Score 5/1 4 / .4 4 / 1.6 5 / 1.5 4.5

Hollow Box Beam C seems to be the best choice for the solution because it possesses a great efficiency of weight to the load it can support. It can still get the job done while including a large safety factor and shedding extra weight.