Paper Tubes in Concrete Pillar Construction
From consumer goods packaging to industrial uses, paper tubes have multiple applications. While they may seem like you just need to roll a paper sheet, paper tubes or paper cores are highly engineered products explicitly designed according to their intended application. Cardboard tubes used in concrete pillar construction provide the foundational framework and support when the concrete is still wet and pliable. They also mold the poured concrete into the desired shape.
This blog will enlighten you on the various ways that paper tubes are administered in concrete pillar construction-
Why is Engineering Used in Paper Tubes for Concrete Pillar Construction?
Moisture reduces the paper strength. Therefore, the high humid conditions from concrete can be further damaging. However, with modern engineering being employed in their manufacturing, paper cores have become more sturdy, opening their ways into several architectural applications.
The engineering aspects in terms of construction applications include the difference in the mechanical and structural properties of the paper cores. The paper cores are developed using unique approaches to inhibit moisture penetration, enhance structural stability, and increase safety while using them in construction fields.
Designing of Paper Tubes for Concrete Pillar Construction-
The design of paper tubes and cores also need to be engineered to match their specific applications. In concrete constructions, the targeted design parameters are-
- Stress design codes according to the US design codes for strength only as Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
- The applied load and load combinations designs
- Applicable safety and resistance factors
- Allowable stress in materials
- The effective length of elements on end-conditions
- The test methods of structural analysis
Paper Tube vs. Other Forming Objects in Concrete Pillar Construction
Multiple substitutes are employed for the construction of concrete pillars with and without voids. For instance, builders used hollow terracotta tiles to form voided columns. Some constructors also used metal pans arranged to the required dimensions and removed after the concrete hardened. However, as they are pretty expensive methods, contractors faced cost and labor troubles.
Paper tubes have many advantages over any other way of constructing concrete pillars. Some benefits include cost-effectiveness, easy handling, different available sizes, and customizations for specific needs. They are primarily manufactured with recycled papers, making them eco-friendly. Moreover, paper tubes can be molded into any shape, giving structural support to wet concrete.
However, applications of paper tubes in concrete pillar construction also have some limitations. Paper is buoyant, and hence the paperboard cores can float to the top when wet concrete is poured over them. They need to be weighed down appropriately. Moreover, if the weight is too heavy, it can damage the
paper tube, not giving the expected result. Precision is essential while working with paper tubes.
About New Hampshire Paper Tube
If you are looking for a paperboard tubes manufacturer for your concrete pillar constructions, visit New Hampshire Paper Tube. 98% of our raw material is recycled paper. From color tubes to spool and reel cores, we make all kinds of paper tubes.
We also provide custom paper tubes and cores, mailing, and textile paper tube. You can call us at (603) 706-6255 or email us at office@nhpapertube.com to know more. You can also fill out our online contact form, and we will get in touch with you.
