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Strength of a steel 55 Gal drum
On Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:15:17 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote: On Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:48:06 -0500, lid wrote: Good info to know. Thanks. Normally, I would rest the boat's weight on the keel so the stands (or drums) would be there more for balance than support. But my boat has a stub keel that houses a centerboard and I'll need working room underneath it to lower the centerboard at least partially. So that's why the weight will all be on the stands/drums. And thanks..... On a humorous note, quick calculations reveal that if you fill each drum with concrete and rebar, they should support in excess of 2,000,000 lbs each. :-) That is round a bout 2800 psi/sq. inch, isn't it? Whatcha going to use to stand it on :-? Cheers, Bruce (bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom) |
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