1000 pound beam challenge
The idea is to build a beam out of Styrofoam and Epoxy fiberglass with the following dimensions: span 40', web 8", and a cap width of 3", weighing under 25 lbs. When supported at each end, the beam should carry a distributed load of 1000 lbs without being damaged.
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1000 pound beam challenge
by Bjorn Lampson
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published
2022/11/13 04:03:00 GMT+0,
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2022-11-16T04:40:08+00:00
The idea is to build a beam out of Styrofoam and Epoxy fiberglass with the following dimensions: span 40', web 8", and a cap width of 3", weighing under 25 lbs. When supported at each end, the beam should carry a distributed load of 1000 lbs without being damaged.
Box beam
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Box beam lay up
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