Keep in mind that water pressure is a function of the tank's depth, not length.
So you don't really need to make the sides that thick. Just use some
bracing across the top to keep the sides from bowing too much.
> In a message dated 4/1/04 10:40:16 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> archimedes_at_bayspringstel.net writes:
>
> > Moon, why not use concrete for a tank this size?
>
> To be honest I don't know how to work concrete into a thin walled box. I plan
>
> to laminate several thin pieces of plywood to form a plywood box 1.5" thick.
>
> But if I do this, I will need lots of help and so far I haven't discussed it
>
> with any of my local friends.
>
> Moon
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