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Originally Posted by bdeutsch
Rectangular frames versus round frames...
Round frames are by their nature, stronger. Any corners, are inherently weaker than their surrounding material.
Bob
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The "I" value for a 3.00 diameter, .125 wall round tube is 1.17 inches to the fourth.
The "I" value for a 3.00 x 3.00, .125 thick wall square tube is 1.98 inches to the fourth.
Sorry for the same size a square tube is stronger.