LT End Carriage Calculator

LT End Carriage Design Calculator

Part 1: Section Modulus Calculator

Calculates the required beam strength (Z).

Inputs

Max Wheel Load (R)

kg

Wheelbase (L)

mm

Allowable Bending Stress (σ)

N/mm²

Results

Total Load from Girder (F)

Max Bending Moment (M_max)

Required Section Modulus (Z_req)

Part 2: Weight Calculator

Calculates the total dead load of one end carriage.

A. Fabricated Steel Structure

Enter dimensions in **mm** and Qty in **units**.

Part

Length (L)

W/H

Thick (t)

Qty

Top/Bot Plates

Side Plates

Stiffeners

Sub-Total: Steel Weight

B. Bought-Out Components

Component Unit Wt. (kg) Qty Wheel Assemblies LT Geared Motor Buffers Fasteners & Misc.

Sub-Total: Component Weight

GRAND TOTAL WEIGHT (per carriage)