Amount of steel

[mx_rulz]

I was wondering what is the least amount of steel i woulld need to make a ramp 4ft high and 8 ft long will an add-on piece to make it 6ft high and 12ft long. I just got 10 mtres of free RHS steel from a manufacturer(thanks b&l Steel) and fudgy 4 givin me the idea.

[Mungoman45]

Steel used all comes down to your design and how many supports you use, Sure there's the usual, 2x lengths, 2 x heights, 3 x width, and all the face supports, which is all ya standard ramp steel, then the rest depends on how many underneath supporrts you use. Make your design and work it out yourself, easiest and only way you will know for sure

[mx_rulz]

Thanks mungo, but i wanted actual plans with not much steel used.

[Mungoman45]

Well dont be lazy and design your own. All plans have been designed by someone at some stage, there are far more custom ramps out there that are different to eachother in many ways than there are standard comp ramps. That way, if ya dont use enough support and it breaks, ya only have yourself to blame lol :p, and you'll know better next time...lifes all about learning from your mistakes.