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PVC vs. aluminum vs. steel
Posted by Allen Smith.

Engineer on team #7, Knights, from Parkville High School and Black & Decker/AAI/Raytheon.

Posted on 1/10/2000 11:38 AM MST


In Reply to: Re: Field Dimensions - the answer is... posted by Sam Lindhorst on 1/10/2000 10:46 AM MST:



If cost isn't in the equation aluminum is your best bet for robot construction. There aren't many structural components on an airplane made out of PVC, and I am sure they investigate strength vs. weight throughly in that field. PVC will fracture under impact loads - more so at low temp.




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