Re: Strength of materials question: square tube vs angle iron

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Re: Strength of materials question: square tube vs angle iron Ignoramus30238 04-15-2008
Posted by Ignoramus30238 on April 15, 2008, 12:55 am
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>>I wouldn't substitute tube for the angle in a trailer application. Reason is
>>that short of hot dip galvanizing, you can't rust proof the inside of the
>>tube.
>
> I had not thought of that particular issue. Thanks.
>

What about putting a foam such as "great stuff" inside the tubing?

My own trailer, made from tubing, is sealed on ends with great stuff,
and now I wish I filled the entire tubes with it.

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