Building 1600 Gallon Bioshock Themed Octopus Tank
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ThisGuy12
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Again, what did you test exactly with HydrauliCAD? I'm not entirely familiar with that addon but it appears to only test the actual loop (flow ratios) of plumbing systems. It doesn't say anything about pressure testing on wood/structural components.
I hope you have thought this through and consulted a Structural engineer familiar with the properties of the wood you are using.
I hope you have thought this through and consulted a Structural engineer familiar with the properties of the wood you are using.
Jonviviano
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I think a stronge wind could blow this thing over!:headwally:
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That's not what flood insurance covers.
ThisGuy12
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Not quite listed as "flood insurance" per se, but my home insurance would cover the house in the event that my tank should burst.
They won't cover the livestock but the tank and the surrounding house components (floor, walls, furnishings, etc) are covered. Good news for me, 280gallons on the floor = bad haha.
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Yeah, but that's not flood insurance. That's water damage caused by a covered loss on the standard HO3 homeowners program.
Flood insurance is a separate policy and covers damage due to rising tidal waters, mudslides and the inundation of property by rain water if it affects 2 or more neighbors. A lot of other mumbo jumbo as well but that is the basic idea of it.
Flood insurance is a separate policy and covers damage due to rising tidal waters, mudslides and the inundation of property by rain water if it affects 2 or more neighbors. A lot of other mumbo jumbo as well but that is the basic idea of it.
McPuff
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I just don't understand why the OP would stack 2x4s in the method shown... rather than building a sturdy frame the way most people would have done. Is there a reason for this? Besides being way less sturdy, it is also a massive waste of wood... could have done a much better job with less.
davocean
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Scraps and a lot free time would be my guess.
I never mean to knock anyones work, but I also hate to see someone put so much effort into something that looks like inevitable failure both for OP or any animals involved.
I'm not sure any amount of fiberglass and resin will be enough to secure it.
I'd hate to hear someone yell jinga!
I never mean to knock anyones work, but I also hate to see someone put so much effort into something that looks like inevitable failure both for OP or any animals involved.
I'm not sure any amount of fiberglass and resin will be enough to secure it.
I'd hate to hear someone yell jinga!
I haven't built the windows yet but yes i will be using steel channel mounted to every 2 x 4 which will add additional support to the overall structure. Stacked 2 x 4s add a web of support while vertical 2 x 4s can individually fail. It is much sturdier, contrary to what you may believe!
for reference here is where i initially got the idea of using stacked lumber..
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/10x14-2500-gallon-plywood-stingray-pond.394202/
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/10x14-2500-gallon-plywood-stingray-pond.394202/
That tank is only holding 30 inches of water. It really does not have much in common with your build.
rickztahone
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This is the longest April fools joke I have ever seen...
dkeller_nc
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Interesting. Conservatively estimating one of the long walls as 8' long and 6' high, there will be roughly 5 tons of force exerted outward. The OP used what appears to be SPF lumber which is quite weak and flexes significantly under force. It also has the property of holding screws poorly because of the weak ray structure (i.e., it splits well).
Since fiberglass and epoxy resin don't flex well under pressure, I'm afraid that the failure mode will be less than spectacular - perhaps a rather large leak as the slow filling process nears the top. But there's a small chance of something much more exciting along the lines of "hey y'all, watch this!" - a high pressure separation of the acrylic viewing window from the tank walls and frame as the walls flex under the high pressure.
"Here, hold my beer" indeed. :lolspin:
Since fiberglass and epoxy resin don't flex well under pressure, I'm afraid that the failure mode will be less than spectacular - perhaps a rather large leak as the slow filling process nears the top. But there's a small chance of something much more exciting along the lines of "hey y'all, watch this!" - a high pressure separation of the acrylic viewing window from the tank walls and frame as the walls flex under the high pressure.
"Here, hold my beer" indeed. :lolspin:
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