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"Jim C Roberts" jimnthem_AT_comcast_DOT_net wrote:

Greetings all,

I am being asked to build a tank to hold fish(trout) out of Alum. plate.
The tank will be mounted in a truck driven a few thousand miles per year.
The dimensions I have been given are 3'H X 4'W X 6'L with a center divider
wall, solid/welded top with 2 roughly 2' X 2' openings which will have lids.
I will probably use 3003 alloy so I can bend it, just not sure what
thickness to use. I am thinking 1/4", but could I use 3/16" and "wrap" it
with channel or angle iron?

I will appreciate any and all input, and I am going to look around the web
for some more info.

It depends on how much flex is allowable. I just built a 2' x 2' x 6'
water tank for my spring, and used 1/16" thick stainless. I did use 2
reinforcing bars on the top since it was completely open, and the bulge
was less than 1/4" when full; quite acceptable for my use.

SWAG, I would think that 3/16" would have little bulge but I don't know
your specs. I would be concerned about sloshing, 3' x 4' tanks can
slosh a lot on the road.

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