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    Calculations for using recycled propane tanks for floatation

    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...

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