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Originally Posted by Andy A.
All the tanks were pressurised to 120psi (regulated output of a shop compressor) then struck with an air rifle pellet to induce the failure. It turned out to be remarkably consistent and reliable (well, as reliable as my aim!)
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The clear call for acton is to ban air rifles from competition!
No, seriously: Thanks for doing this. The key take-aways are that shrapnel from a tank has a lot more force than most folks believe (and can imagine!), AND that a relatively minor impact can be catastrophic.
At MAR Clifton last weekend several teams with 'exposed' tanks (black or white) were asked to add some sort of protective covering to their tanks - not to contain shrapnel but to help avoid impacts that could damage the tank.
So remember, we may be envious of teams who can do water jet cutting and has every possible monetary and engineering advantage, but there are many more people who are envious of every team who has a chance to compete. - Rombus [more] 
17-03-2014, 18:29
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