I'm planning to use aluminum extrusion to build a floating canopy. Thinking I'm going to break it up into two cells deep (350mm) and four cells (500mm) wide.
Question: who's used 2020 or 2040 extrusion for a canopy build? Is 2020 stiff enough for this large of a tank?
As a structural engineer, I'm leaning towards being conservative and using 2040 vertically aligned to get that extra stiffness so it doesn't sag. Also want to attach some sort of plastic face so it looks more fitting with the stand and the 2040 would a give better surface to attach to. Anyone done this type of build?
Question: who's used 2020 or 2040 extrusion for a canopy build? Is 2020 stiff enough for this large of a tank?
As a structural engineer, I'm leaning towards being conservative and using 2040 vertically aligned to get that extra stiffness so it doesn't sag. Also want to attach some sort of plastic face so it looks more fitting with the stand and the 2040 would a give better surface to attach to. Anyone done this type of build?