Steel Stand Questions

[Plum]

Not having any sort of engineering knowledge, I need help. The plan is to make tank stands, that can fit a tank on the top and the bottom.

I do not plan on changing the design of the standard steel stands (as seen here - http://www.steelworkshop.co.uk/). The bracing will be 1 foot high, and the height of the stand will be 4 feet ( thus 3 feet between the top and the bottom shelf). The size of the stand - 100"l x 24"w x 48"h.

The steel I am contemplating using will be 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" - 3/16" ID

I plan on putting a 220 on each level.

This is my starting stage - any thoughts appreciated,

Plum

 

[Dr Joe]

With 2 tons hanging in the balance, I'd do a little lateral (ie diagonal) bracing so it doesn't corkscrew into the floor.

Perhaps you could post a rough drawing of your model.

Dr Joe

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[chesterthehero]

are you putting it on a concrete floor or do you plan to make some feet for it?

 

[Plum]

Concrete floor.

I will attempt to make a drawing - not sure about my artistic ability though...

 

[Plum]

Sketch

 

[Dr Joe]

Oh yah, forgot adjustable feet for leveling, thanks chesterthehero.

This can amount to welding a 3/4" nut inside the legs and using the bolt as the foot.

Dr Joe

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[Plum]

Oh yah, forgot adjustable feet for leveling, thanks chesterthehero.

This can amount to welding a 3/4" nut inside the legs and using the bolt as the foot.

Dr Joe

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If the tank is welded together (and level) would the adjustable feet still be needed? not doubting you at all, though now you have me curious.

Does everything else seem fine? (ie: size of steel that I am choosing? bracing? etc..)

Thank you,


Plum

 

[titulaernd]

If the tank is welded together (and level) would the adjustable feet still be needed? not doubting you at all, though now you have me curious.

Does everything else seem fine? (ie: size of steel that I am choosing? bracing? etc..)

Thank you,


Plum

Since steel does not "settle" like wood does making sure everything is level and than welding the stand would not reguire levelers, but that is dependant on what it is set on being level and never moving. For the cheap cost of a 3/4 nut and bolt with a plate under each foot to dispurse the weight acroos the floor it is usually a good idea.

 

[Frostyone]

Need some sort of cross bracing, in the back and on the sides.

 

[Knowdafish]

I would use tubular steel instead of angle.