whit3rd on Sun, 3 Nov 2019 17:55:12 -0800 (PST)
typed in rec.crafts.metalworking the following:
On Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 6:56:25 PM UTC-7, pyotr filipivich wrote:

The Mythbuster guys managed to collapse a tank car. But they had
to "ding" the tank to compromise the structural integrity first

Yeah, that's the key; a round tank (or even a flat lid atop a can) doesn't
spontaneously break symmetry, you have to START that. So,
an undented drum should hold vacuum well (it's only 14 psi)
just as a beer can should be hard to crush. But, I can
hold the beer can and dent the sides with my fingers, then a little
twist... and it's flat in seconds.

Old "trick" balance on an empty popcan.
Then reach down and tap the sides. "Crunch!" as the can
collapses.

Half-crumpled 50 gal tanks can be re-formed to original shape, quickly,
if you have a blasting cap handy...

"a little gasoline, a torch, good as new."
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pyotr filipivich
"With Age comes Wisdom. Although far too often, Age travels alone."