Car Port Post (part 2)

[Bencrx91]

Hey guys.

I have continued my car post project, started a long time ago. [Yes I was busy lol] See post : http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82313

I think I have “over-killed” the posts enough.
I am curious to see how much weight this structure could hold.

Any way of calculating the load at the area which support the wood beam ?

All metal is 1/4" thick.
Base mounting bolts/rod is 5/8"
All joints are welded with arc-welding @ 7018 @ 1/8" rod.

Concrete base 12" sonotube with 24" footing @ 8" thick.
Embedded re-bar 2 part setup .

See attached pictures.

Thanks,
Ben

 

[regguy1]

If someone were pouring new floor they could use that idea to anchor a lift.
It would be super secure.

Are the threaded rods stainless?

 

[Bencrx91]

No, zinc (?) plated.
Will be covered with a box and covered in grease.
The base that was poured in concrete was painted with 3 layers of rust proof paint.

 

[5lima30]

A lot! Seriously, though I have no idea...but it looks very substantial! I am not an engineer though.

 

[Bencrx91]

Ok thx.
Anyone on the board that has engineering study or link to info that I could calculate the load on this ? I am very curious. My dad says I could park a dump truck on it haha.
Thanks,
Ben