[PSUBS-MAILIST] Fiberglass submersibles inquiry

[solomon D <solomondees@yahoo.com>]

I know that laminate hulls for submersibles are not a
good idea. I have always liked the bionic dolphin
project though and I was wondering what the max depth
it can safely reach is? They list something like 10
feet on innespace's website. I wanted to get other
peoples opinions on the subject however. The hull is
laminated fiberglass and carbon fiber I am not sure
about the reinforcing structure, it has a 3/4" thick
F16 acrylic canopy.The bionic dolphin is very
positively bouyant and uses horse power to shove it
underwater.So how deep do you think it would dive
before the canopy or something else gave way?
Supposing that the engine could run for an extended
period underwater (which obviousily it cant).I am a
complete newbie at this sub stuff so please forgive my
ignorance. I also wanted to find out what kind of
pressure water exerts on the hull at a depths of
10,20,30,50 feet etc. I cant seem to find a website to
explain it thourghly. Do not worry I am not planning
on building anything to kill myself in ;I would just
like to educate myself on this subject.



		
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