[TowerTalk] Cylinders in compression...

Keith Dutson kdutson at sbcglobal.net
Fri Sep 15 16:58:13 EDT 2006


I agree.  My can crusher could not handle 225 pounds.  I doubt it will
handle more than about 25 pounds.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Don Havlicek
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 10:54 AM
To: Dino Darling
Cc: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Cylinders in compression...

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
> 
> 
> 
>>-------- Original Message --------
>>From: Jim Lux <jimlux at earthlink.net>
>>Date: Fri, September 15, 2006 6:50 am
> 
> 
>>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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