Floating Deck

Discussion in 'Materials' started by Namibia, Aug 23, 2004.

  1. Namibia
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    Namibia New Member

    Good afternoon gentlemen.

    I am planning to build a floating deck on a river, approximate size of 6m by 12m.
    The idee is,is to convert this in a floating bar on the river. It will be ancored from the river bank.
    It must be able to handle plus/minus 15 to 20 people plus the bar equipment.
    I was thinking of using this 210L plastic drums as the floatation device with a wood floor.
    What do you guys think off the idee and any suggestions would be helpfull.
    How much drums would be needed
    regards

    Henk Steyn
     
  2. Dutch Peter
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    Dutch Peter Senior Member

    Henk,

    The idea is great!! A real toerist trap!
    For the amount of drums, you need to figure out what the weight of the whole structure is going to be!
    a 210L drum, fully submerged, will carry 210 kg - own weight!
    When you figured that one out you will have to make a plan on how to place the drums. Maybe some extra under the bar, as this is a heavy object!
    Check stability!!

    When you're finished, invite me, we'll have a beer!
     
  3. Namibia
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    Namibia New Member

    Hi Peter

    Thanks for the advice , I will certainly invite you for a beer
    :)
     
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