In this case, shear is what I am most concerned with. The back legs are mounting to the side of the house not on the deck.
I agree, but I have to make sure it is strong enough. It will be entirely shear on the screws so extra plates would prevent total failure, but as...
We use enlay 1/2" aluminum into superstructures to tap and screw the legs of towers to. In many instances, it would be helpful to be able to use...
I'm in agreement with you. I just wanted to identify possibilities in this thread before evaluating them. You have already done the evaluation and...
How is foam lamination different? It resists compression and shear. That is what the core is there for. I excepted wood as the best solution....
Honeycomb, balsa, solid wood, and plywood are not homogeneous and are used as core. I've laminated scraps of foam together to make a thicker part....
My comment wasn't meant to contest your credibility. I understand you are knowledgable about the topic. I'm not debating that. I was cutting on...
Can you explain why it is a bad analogy? Is the force breaking the glue between the layers not shear? I didn't say it was the only indication...
Yes, I have. I work in the industry. We use Spheretex for purchasing reasons. If you would like to learn more about it call Jack Lugus of Carbon...
I don't care if it is called a core or not. It reduces the density and/or strength of the inner area and makes the overall structure thicker and...
What physical properties of the materials do you use? Compared to PVC foam? Think of a sandwich core construction like a deck of cards. The top...
It is cheaper than PVC core. I was using stronger as a general term. Modulus of elasticity in compression and elongation at failure would be more...
I asked, which was stronger. I didn't as which was harder. I didn't ask if it has good properties for a core. I didn't ask who uses it. I didn't...
You're getting so close. Just say it. Polyester putty with ABS filler is stronger than 5lb density PVC foam. I think you will find it very...
