[ebarker]

next question:

I don't know how to calculate it, but if I did, I'd do an analysis to see if the stress anticipated can even be met with the designs and materials in the unit.

If it doesn't pass that then that would be a real strong indicator.

I tell my students that one of the things that differentiates engineers from gadget builders is the ability to predict what is gonna happen before you even try.

But I'm a EE so that makes me a gadget builder on this topic......