yooperdave
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Tubes are excellent for torsional (twist) and axial (column) loading, while W shapes are far less efficient.
On the other hand, W shapes are excellent for major axis (beam) bending, while tubes are far less efficient.
Optimum woult be a rectangular tube with the long side vertical, or a heavy wide flange beam with some side plates on it.
Just some food for thought.
Yooper Dave
On the other hand, W shapes are excellent for major axis (beam) bending, while tubes are far less efficient.
Optimum woult be a rectangular tube with the long side vertical, or a heavy wide flange beam with some side plates on it.
Just some food for thought.
Yooper Dave