tubing deflection info

[Lou]

Anyone know where one might procure deflection info for rectangular steel tubing. Preferably...online.

(mild steel, hot-rolled, 2"x3"x0.125", 12' length)


TIA

[Eagle]

This is a fairly standard (and simple) structiral engineering calculation. What you need is a book on structural design, either from the AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) or a smaller substitute such as the "Simplified Engineering" series of books by Harry Parker (McGraw-Hill). I don't think you'll find a chart anywhere -- you'll find a formula from which you can calculate it yourself.

[4ward]

Call your local steel supply. It's possible that they may know if you get the right saleman on the line. Otherwise, ya gotta do what Eagle suggested.

Sean