Tube Deflection Calculator
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D
L
L1
T1
L2
T2
L3
mm
avg. ID
inches
W1
W2
W3
avg. wall
mm
inches
mm
inches
mm
inches
L of cut tube
You will remove
avg.wall mm
Cut from L1
L1 Remaining butt
avg.wall inch
Cut from L3
L3 Remaining butt
avg. ID
Tube Strength
Simple
Deflection@
Torsional
Deflection@
Uncut
lbs.
in-lbs.
E
F
Steel
30,100,000
11,600,000
Aluminum
10,100,000
3,800,000
Titanium
16,000,000
6,500,000
Cut
Simple
Deflection
Torsional
Deflection
MOI
Steel
Uncut
Aluminum
Cut
Titanium
Tube Weight
Uncut
Cut
Steel
Aluminum
Titanium