Does anyone have CAD program

[ReefWhatYouSow]

Building a steel stand. Does anyone have a CAD program that can be used for this?

Thanks!

 

[Ali :D]

Use google sketch up, what are you looking to use the program for? are you looking for something to tell you if it's strong enough?

 

[ReefWhatYouSow]

That's exactly right. Looking to draw up a design for the stand then check for stress points based on the weight load.

 

[Ali :D]

You're looking for some pretty specialist programs, many CAD programs wont have that ability, I work with steel for a living, tell me about the stand and the tank you're putting on it and I'll tell you where you'll need support.

 

[ReefWhatYouSow]

I appreciate it. When I get a chance I'll text you with a picture of what I am thinking about doing and see what you think.

 

[koddyVT]

CAD (Computer-aided Design) is a drawing tool that is not meant to calculate stresses. Calculating the stress the stand will experience is a deformable bodies/loading beam/structural design problem. It will involve the strength of steel you are using (thickness, etc.). I'm sure there are materials/threads out there to point you in the right direction on how to design a steel stand.

 

[aguila88psi]

I use Solidworks at work and can get access to Solidworks simulation but so busy can't offer any help, sorry. Work has me swamped for my final two weeks then I'm off to Phoenix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjEDW1WDLlQ

 

[ReefWhatYouSow]

I use Solidworks at work and can get access to Solidworks simulation but so busy can't offer any help, sorry. Work has me swamped for my final two weeks then I'm off to Phoenix.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjEDW1WDLlQ

That looks pretty awesome. I saw you were moving for work. Congratulations on the new position. I guess I can start looking for someone who has worked with that program.