[TowerTalk] Cylinders in compression...

[Don Havlicek]

The compressibility or non-compressibility of said containers depends on 
whether the contents have been removed or are still present.
Don
N8DE

Dino Darling wrote:
> Further testing is in order and a special TT consortium is being formed
> to both provide empty "cans" as well as test this theory.
> 
> Experts say these tests will most likely continue on for many years. 
> They claim there are plenty of test vessels available due to the
> consumption of the vessel's contents, but that the testing staff are
> having a hard time even standing on TWO legs, no less on one while
> perched 6" above the ground.  Those testing PEPSI cans seem to be less
> effected by the phenomenon.
> 
> Dino  -  K6RIX
> dino at k6rix.com
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> 
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>>-------- Original Message --------
>>From: Jim Lux <jimlux at earthlink.net>
>>Date: Fri, September 15, 2006 6:50 am
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> 
>>Cylinders are pretty strong in compression; Heck, an aluminum beer
>>can (<0.001" wall) will support 225 pounds vertical load (until it buckles)
>>
>>Jim,W6RMK
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