floaterguy
Marine/Ocean
- Oct 14, 2010
- 4
I am interested in building a 100' by 50' floating island out of used 500 gal propane tanks. They are 3' dia x 10' long and weight 800 lbs. I am planning on using 50 of these, the layout would be: 10 in a row, 5 rows spaced and braced. Total flotation of the system seems to be around 75 tons, I would like to add 50 tons of buildings and equipment. The unit will be self propelled by two modified dozer boats at the ends. Looking to move in fair weather at 1 to 2 knots.
My questions are:
Do you think I am correct in my flotation calculations?
Is the layout one that would serve best?
What would be the simplest and lightest bracing, ( 8'spaces between rows )?
What issues do you think I may run into or haven't covered.
Thanks for any comments and thoughts in advance.
My questions are:
Do you think I am correct in my flotation calculations?
Is the layout one that would serve best?
What would be the simplest and lightest bracing, ( 8'spaces between rows )?
What issues do you think I may run into or haven't covered.
Thanks for any comments and thoughts in advance.