Budget ISO container aquarium concept with scetches 12,000 liter (2,600gal)

[Griller]

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.

 

[cvermeulen]

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.

I am certain that I have a calculator bookmarked somewhere. I will try to find it. As I recall it gave very conservative numbers though.

 

[kenC56]

I am not to sure how much more it would be, but would one of those cinderblock tanks be a lot more money?

 

[Griller]

I am not to sure how much more it would be, but would one of those cinderblock tanks be a lot more money?

I'd say a cinderblock or bessabrick tank would be much cheaper, but the calculations for the glass would be the same. If I make a permanent feature I must get council approval (unlikely) and it would de-value my house. I also may move so the tank needs to be truck portable.

 

[MaddMaxx]

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.

Cool, I do a bit of "hobby" welding myself, a project of your size would be awesome. Best of luck and I'll be following!

 

[limz_777]

it seem like a similar concept i saw at this website http://www.greenchapter.com/view.php?pg=0&tp=500&id=44

 

[fishfobia]

now that is freakin awesome!

 

[Griller]

it seem like a similar concept i saw at this website http://www.greenchapter.com/view.php?pg=0&tp=500&id=44

My god - that is so cool!

 

[Arapaimaman]

I read all of the threads.I may have misted it but how come you haven't thought of acrylic for the build ? I built a 1,500 gallon tank by my self.I had a tank that is 15,000 gallons with nine acrylic panels.It was made by ATM out of Las Vegas,Nevada.They will help with you build by answering your question.They have a office in Korea.Good luck.

 

[limz_777]

My god - that is so cool!

yes , really good , a flooded amazon just outside your house .


there is another one i seen in pics before , a couple of years back , a smaller size outdoor tank similar to that but he had a projection pull down screen install just right above the celing so its dual purpose you can watch a movie , slide the screen up the outdoor tank will be uncover , really interesting