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Structural Integrity Question

Started by Bob Chester, 09/12/2006 02:29AM
Posted 09/12/2006 02:29AM Opening Post
Hey gang,

Concerning Newtonian tubes, be it sonotube, aluminum, or whatever.

How much material can be removed by drilling holes or cutting a lattice pattern in the tube before structural integrity is compromised or flex is induced.
And, any ideas as to what pattern would be best?

I'm just daydreaming about lightweight tubes.

Bob



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Posted 09/12/2006 06:09AM #1
You have seen CPT collapsible tubes ?
http://www.astronomy-mall.com/regular/products/cpt/