Load resistance steel tube

Hi all
Could someone confirm me
A 2400mm rectangular steel tube in 100mm x 50mm x 5mm
fixed at its 2 ends and placed flat on the 100mm.
Could support a load of 200kg spread over the entire length
Thank you for the possibility of your answers

Hello, the conclusion of chat gpt:

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Under the classic assumptions:

  • simple support at the ends,
  • standard non-rotten steel,
  • no large drilling or corrosion,
  • static load, well distributed,

Yes, sir, a 100×50×5 tube on 2.4 m laid flat can support 200 kg distributed without any problem,
with low stress (~26 MPa) and moderate deflection (~3 mm).

If it is for a critical use (people, standards, etc.), you will still need a real regulatory calculation signed by a design office. I don't sign anything, I just do the maths.

Hello;

To get a better idea, you can use the site:
https://builder-calc.com/fr/structures/calcul-de-la-fleche-et-de-la-resistance-dune-poutre-calculateur-en-ligne.html
It allows you to do this type of bending calculation on a horizontal beam...
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