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    DJWvtx Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 4, 2010, 07:49 PM
    I'm thinking of usung 4' pvc for support collumes under carport and front porch,
    Now I have the decorative raught iron collumes, will the 4" pvc/8' hold the wight of these old rusted collumes?
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    Jul 4, 2010, 08:43 PM

    I lost my text book for doing the stress analysis.

    I found this link which looks promising: pvc pipe compression strength

    They suggest concrete with rebar in the PVC. Not sure how you might accomplish this.

    I might also suggest polishing off the markings.

    There has to be decorative column coves. I see them all the time in shopping centers.
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    Jul 5, 2010, 06:29 AM

    If you're going to use 4" PVC for supports I would use schedule #80 and fill them with cement. Good luck, Tom
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