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To: rottndog

That looks pretty.

One of our problems is that our scale is so ridiculous, the sizes so unbelievable, that our eyes won't accept an accurate rendition.

I've been working with even smaller numbers that this, but just try it to see what I mean. You don't have to post the results.

Diameter of outer circumference, 11110 feet.

Diameter of inner circumference, 10410 feet.

Width of inner and outer bands, 500 feet.



It will look impossibly thin and delicate.


815 posted on 01/04/2007 7:48:35 PM PST by NicknamedBob (My tuner doesn't have good taste the way it used to!)
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To: NicknamedBob

Looks are often very deceiving. With carbon nanotubes, the dimensions you provided would be plenty strong.


816 posted on 01/04/2007 7:52:27 PM PST by rottndog (While reading this tag, remember Tens of Thousands of Americans are risking their lives for you.)
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