Re: <SPAM> Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Question about pressure compensation

[RiskEverything21@aol.com]

EM,

 

I haven't posted a response yet, just gathering more information as time allows. I'll try to post some more detailed information later in the week. For starters- look up the KHMD website and read what you can about the "Cylinder Molding" process. Also, currently the most common surface vessel species of wood used for strip-planking is Western Red Cedar for it's density/weight/strength properties. Its a good compromise of low-weight for high strength. What we'll need for submersibles might be something stronger though heavier.

 

Risk

 

In a message dated 1/21/2005 6:15:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, emuller@naic.edu writes:

Hi,
This information is a little interesting to me. I am planning to build the
hull of my ambient sub using fibreglass, simply because it is easier to
machine and fabricate.
Obviously, the durability etc. of the wood very much depends on whad KIND
of wood it is. Marine ply is perhaps one of the most robust and
resilient... do you have any more detailed comments on the robustness of
wood, as a function of the wood type etc?

EM.