Material thickness comparisons [TANKS]

[Ben Kropp <Ben.Kropp-at-canberra.edu.au>]

Hi All,

was just wondering if anyone knew, or could point me in the direction of 
a site, about material thickness comparisons...

eg, 10mm Plexiglas (perspex), is equivalent to ?mm ply, or ?mm aluminum 
sheeting....

I know about the  drawbacks and ease of use of some materials over 
others (weight, ability to cut, drill into etc) but not sure on the 
strength equivalent.

I have heaps of perspex sitting around and was wondering if i could get 
away with using some of that instead of having to go and buy other stuff...


Many thanks,



Ben  'perspexed'  Kropp
       (perplexed)      




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