Grumpy wrote:
If you are an ENGINEERING student, get off your arse and do some research.
Google for " beam deflection" and you should be able to find a plug in
formula to do the job for you. You should know that every beam will have
some deflection, even if very small. Using computer programmes to do
calculations without understanding the basis of the calculation is a recipe
for disaster.


What he said, and ....

Learn to use thge shift key!

Use clear, written out measurements, too.

3 feet by 3 feet?

Learn to cook. It's likely that, or starve!

Cheers
Trevor Jones