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Old 06-29-10 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
The nonsense factor here is astounding. Please do some research on materials and mechanics before posting.
rebar concrete.
concrete holds buildings up in compression.
steel bars act under tension to keep the concrete in its place when the building sways.

that's why you can hang off a 14ga spoke, but squish it with the same weight.
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