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Unread 02/05/2017, 09:28 PM   #2156
nightOwl
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Originally Posted by GiulianoM View Post
How's this for a stand?

2"x4" tubing, .120 wall.

96" L x 36" W x 44" H.

Mass of the steel projected to weigh 420 pounds...

Calculated to have 0.12mm maximum deflection at 5000 pounds.

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Safety Factor


Strain


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I'm planning on a ~360 Gallon tank at 96" x 36" x 24", which would probably come out to around 3500 pounds... so 5000 is a bit excessive.
Hey what software are you using to make the pictures? Can you create for any stand?


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