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    I wonder how well it held up to dynamic forces...

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    I wouldn't want to be the mug inside that pipe.

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    7 men and uncalculated number of sandbags are 'stressing' precast concrete pipes in the 1920s.
    The man inside, HE is testing it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toolmaker51 View Post
    7 men and uncalculated number of sandbags are 'stressing' precast concrete pipes in the 1920s.
    The man inside, HE is testing it.
    Or is he the one pumping up the hydraulic jack to counteract the load?



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