[TowerTalk] (Concrete filled anchors) was Re: PIPE ANCHORS

[K8RI on TT]

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>> Overall, I don't think concrete fill buys you a lot, structurally,
>> unless you're doing something like a prestressed concrete beam, so the
>> side away from the load doesn't ever get into tension.
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>> Even in the compression side, the steel probably is stronger than the
>> concrete in compression.  Concrete's big advantage is that it's cheap
>> compared to steel.
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Normally when only  a link is included without a title or content,  in 
the profession we just delete then.

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> http://www.ctsee.org.tw/pdf/200310/ee0401-05.pdf
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"Design and Construction of Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Column System in 
Japan"

Does a very good job of explaining the outstanding benefits of concrete 
filled tube.

73

Roger (K8RI)
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