Possible Design Improvements

1. Add a Plate Above the Bolt

-bolt resists on solid plate instead of seam

-harder for the bolt to rip through seam

2. Position the Vertical Supports of the Channel Beams

Directly Above the Bolt and Add with Web Stiffiners

-less force in horizontal portion of beam

-harder for bolt to rip through seam

3. Add More Support Beams

- reduces loading on joints

-adding one more set supports allows 34,000 add’l lbs

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