Robert Bownes wrote:
>
> That was essentially my plan but to run an I beam above/on the ceiling
> trusses and suspend a second from that.
>
> Looks like the appropriate solution is to run one hefty beam across the
> short dimension of the shop (30') and support it at the walls with
> upright beams. I can brace it laterally from the walls.
>
> But none of this is going to happen anytime soon.
>
> Has anyone put a lift in? :-}
Well, not yet. But, I ran across a program here:
http://www.mecheng.asme.org/database/WIN_ENG/MASTER.HTML
which is made for calculating wooden beam and truss stresses,
winwood.zip.
Might have a look at that if anyone is interested. Might be able to
generate the force calculations required. Haven't tested it myself,
though.
Cheers.
--
Michael D. Porter
Roswell, NM
mailto: mporter@zianet.com
`70 GT6+ (being refurbished, slowly)
`71 GT6 Mk. III (organ donor)
`72 GT6 Mk. III (daily driver)
`64 TR4 (awaiting intensive care)
|