This is the only formula for the strength of glass that I could find:
Formula used for glass strength is P=Strength of Glass*2*Length*thickness^2/3*Width
Strength of glass = 10,000 PSI (normal glass)
I posted the formula in the hope that you would comment cvermeulen. This formula seems effective for the highest window. My 1000 litre aquarium uses 12mm glass for a larger span. I added in a safety factor of 4 to my figures. Obviously I MUST get these figures correct or the entire project will fail. Do you know where I could find a good surface stress calculator for glass?
Yes MaddMaxx - I am definately leaning towards designing and welding it myself. I'm currently organising a MIG welding course but unfortunately it will not be until next year It will probably take me a while to come up with the best design for the mega-tank, there are a lot of factors to take into account (including the fact that I am not an engineer and have to research everything). I've just got to do this one step at a time.
Formula used for glass strength is P=Strength of Glass*2*Length*thickness^2/3*Width
Strength of glass = 10,000 PSI (normal glass)
I posted the formula in the hope that you would comment cvermeulen. This formula seems effective for the highest window. My 1000 litre aquarium uses 12mm glass for a larger span. I added in a safety factor of 4 to my figures. Obviously I MUST get these figures correct or the entire project will fail. Do you know where I could find a good surface stress calculator for glass?
Yes MaddMaxx - I am definately leaning towards designing and welding it myself. I'm currently organising a MIG welding course but unfortunately it will not be until next year It will probably take me a while to come up with the best design for the mega-tank, there are a lot of factors to take into account (including the fact that I am not an engineer and have to research everything). I've just got to do this one step at a time.