phoenix2013 Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 You'd figure old goat would start chasing does or "nannies", after all retirement number 4 provided ample nannie chasing time, but NO! he's got other interests now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 You go Henry!! The body might be needing repair but dont let that brain. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millertime Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 Quote OH my....such an pitiful looking "old goat"...tee hee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, millertime said: OH my....such an pitiful looking "old goat"...tee hee! Now, now, we are just anticipating the look in the future, you have to admit that it's an uncanny likeness, glasses included. Edited August 29, 2019 by phoenix2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) Hi old goat, That's an intriguing first image. Have you transcended bolts? For me, the most important priorities are safety, time to setup/take down, and price. SmartCar tire chock integration? Looking forward to more insights about your design. And am hoping, they will be available late this year, or early next. Edited August 29, 2019 by DanZemke clarity Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 Since ETs went to a new manufacturer to continue onward and forward, I have more time, "again", to do engineering work and folks that want to engage me in said tasks, and ideas of my own than needed more "free time". No, none of these require getting "acquainted" with a pig. Ramps are just ramps, you guys have seen these before, the other thing has to do with Dodge trucks.. Ford does it too, Chevy's still in diapers, haven't made it to potty yet. This is just the first step, sizable effort will follow.. So you have a task for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) Unfortunately, I don't. I wish I could afford your design expertise, but you're out of my league. I am a proud owner, of one of your ET Hitches. Edited August 29, 2019 by DanZemke Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Henry, I hope you are tucked in safely with that nasty hurricane heading your way. I would hate to see "flying goats" (or pigs for that matter). Prayers that you and yours will avoid damage or worse. Quote Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Randy, Henry is back in NH. Hope the house stays safe. Quote Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 The ramps will enter destructive testing shortly. The computer has already "destroyed" them through Finite Element Analysis. It will be "fun" to destroy some aluminum. I think. Quote Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 I have two cousins, in Port St. Lucie, one has a mobile home and is worried, will be staying in my house, I have good shutters on the house which they are securing. House is relatively new build to modern hurricane standards. I'll be staying in New Hampshire until it's over, before we return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jack Mayer said: The ramps will enter destructive testing shortly. The computer has already "destroyed" them through Finite Element Analysis. It will be "fun" to destroy some aluminum. I think. It was interesting to find out that these are supposed to withstand twice the design load, now the real and "expensive" test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 I once worked for a company that made boxes and covers for underground utilities. We tested different composites and metals to 100k psi .... It interesting when an aluminum beam breaks at 160k psi..... Quote Jim's Adventures Old Spacecraft.... Who knows whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Why would you test to yield? Seems like that should test to deflection. Steve Quote 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Steve. In the towing industry they used to test to destruction things like chain, synthetic rope and slings. Working load limit is usually one quarter or one fifth of the average failure figure depending on how risk adverse the manufacturer was. Is that how you would come up with working load limit a fraction of the deflection number? Either way the product is scrap after the testing. Nigel Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Nigel said: Steve. In the towing industry they used to test to destruction things like chain, synthetic rope and slings. Working load limit is usually one quarter or one fifth of the average failure figure depending on how risk adverse the manufacturer was. Is that how you would come up with working load limit a fraction of the deflection number? Either way the product is scrap after the testing. Nigel Live load is generally 5-1 based on deflection. You don't build a bridge crane and destroy it, a weldment built with know elements can easily be validated using load cells. The max deflection is that which allows for return without permanent deformation. The part may fail to return IF it is at or near design limits, anything more should easily pass without damage. Steve Quote 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Thanks Steve Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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