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Jim Elbrecht

wrote:

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Funny then that lally columns are routinely used in a similar fashion
to hold up houses. Or the two main posts that are holding up my front
porch. They are sitting on the metal standoffs, used to prevent rot,
and placed on top of the concrete porch.

Remove the weight that is holding the tops of those posts and see what
happens when you apply lateral force.

Jim