how do you figure? an independent structural engineer will only get money for the consultation, not on any construction or materials required for said construction. how exactly do they get extra money from you beyond the charges for their service?
900 Gallon aquarium on floor above basement
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how do you figure? an independent structural engineer will only get money for the consultation, not on any construction or materials required for said construction. how exactly do they get extra money from you beyond the charges for their service?
It's only 900 gallons I don't know why everyone is trying to steer this poor guy to an engineer it's not that serious. Also I wouldn't bother with a plywood tank either just save the money and get an acryic one it will look 100x nicer and you can get a 10x4x3 for under $10k
Ive asked this question many times (much aller tand out of the answers given the best was.....hire a structural enegineer.
You can do the work yourself but they can atleast guide you. The one i contacted wanted 500 to inspect and come up with the design. I have no problem with paying 500 to have peice of mind for yrs to come. The engineer isnt doing the actuall work, you could do that yourself.
You can do the work yourself but they can atleast guide you. The one i contacted wanted 500 to inspect and come up with the design. I have no problem with paying 500 to have peice of mind for yrs to come. The engineer isnt doing the actuall work, you could do that yourself.
If you haven't already read the following article by Kevin Bauman, you really should. He's been in the hobby a very long time, and a structural engineer since the mid 70's. Definitely a trusted source for this kind of question, and his advice online won't cost you a thing.
http://www.african-cichlid.com/Structure.htm
http://www.african-cichlid.com/Structure.htm
I'm trying to steer him there because it's the intelligent way to go.
I used an engineer for my 240. which, after all, is like parking a car with a more condensed footprint in my living room. a load it was never intended to take.
Family safety and peace of mind should always be first. If you question it, go with your gut feeling.
A tank that size requires money to buy/maintain. If you can't hire a professional opinion, consider a tank with in your budget.
A tank that size requires money to buy/maintain. If you can't hire a professional opinion, consider a tank with in your budget.
IMHO it's insane that you would consider putting a 5+ ton tank on an upstairs floor in your home without consulting a structural engineer.
The consequences could be severe.
My garage has 50+aquariums(stopped counting at 50) stacked on one stand and sits on a concrete slab and has altered the pitch of my garage floor.....
My garage has 50+aquariums(stopped counting at 50) stacked on one stand and sits on a concrete slab and has altered the pitch of my garage floor.....
