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[mark]

neat analysis plots

Robb you had 3 400w, seems the brace breaking might have been for the best for positioning your reflectors for coverage (***** about the extra cost and hassle though)

[Parker]

Originally Posted by mark

neat analysis plots

Robb you had 3 400w, seems the brace breaking might have been for the best for positioning your reflectors for coverage (***** about the extra cost and hassle though)

Yeah in the end I'll be much better off with that brace being gone. But your right, it will be a pain in the !@# getting there.

[Delphinus]

Wow those stress plots are really cool!! [/nerd]

[bassman]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Wow those stress plots are really cool!! [/nerd]

Ditto!

They helped me make a decision I have been struggling with. Thanks!

[sphelps]

They're actually displacement plots, I figured they would be benificial to most people with similar tanks.

[bassman]

Originally Posted by sphelps

They're actually displacement plots, I figured they would be benificial to most people with similar tanks.

Indeed, very beneficial.

Here is a thread I just started asking for help regarding bracing/bowing concerns.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...490#post326490

[Parker]

I got most of the bracing off before I ran the knife across my knuckle and had to stop to get some stitches!

[banditpowdercoat]

Originally Posted by sphelps

They're actually displacement plots, I figured they would be benificial to most people with similar tanks.

What program you use and where can I get me a copy

[sphelps]

Don't worry the tears will come when you get your credit card statements each month.

Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

What program you use and where can I get me a copy

SolidWorks 2008 with Comoworks FEA add-on. For a legal license you're looking at around $8000. So unless you're using it for business you really don't need it. In addition you need to know a little about the subject to use it, I really wouldn't like to think anyone could do what I do.