I know that as I shift the load from chain lift #1 to chain lift #2 there will be a greater load on the chain lifts because of the angles at which the load is hanging . In order to make a safe move I want to know how to calculate the loads at any angle. Which trig function do I use?
2007-09-17 03:35:53 · 4 answers · asked by cmpnme 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
u should use the book for engineering mechanics. u will find ur ans.
2007-09-17 03:42:42 · answer #1 · answered by rommy_4554 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If load is 1 ton, use two 1 ton chain lifts. This is the only safe way, as the load will be totally on one lift at times due to the people operating them at different speeds etc. This will also give you a safety margin to cover the angle whilst transferring the load.
2007-09-17 10:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the tangent of the angle, measured from the attachment point of the hoist.
The weight will always be the verticle component.
The horizontal pull will will be the horizontal component, and the total load on the chain will be the tangent, or the square root of the sum of the squares of the vertical and horizontal components.
2007-09-17 16:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by gatorbait 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1+tan(angle) x (normal load)
2007-09-17 10:52:34 · answer #4 · answered by Ernst S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋