a flexible and stiff material to make arch....
a flexible and stiff material to make arch....
(OP)
Hi,
Was wondering if you could help me select the proper material.
We are looking for a (20' to 25') wire or tube, whether made of metal or plastic, that is stiff enough to form an arch as illustrated in the attached .jpg (when held by 2 people), but is flexible enough to bend into a coil no more than 29" wide. (but would snap out straight, when uncoiled)
Illustration: http: //dl.dropb ox.com/u/7 117445/fle xible%20an d%20stiff% 20arch.jpg
Obviously not looking for any calculations here, but more of a gut or intuitive ballpark guess.
Thanks so much, Ryan
Was wondering if you could help me select the proper material.
We are looking for a (20' to 25') wire or tube, whether made of metal or plastic, that is stiff enough to form an arch as illustrated in the attached .jpg (when held by 2 people), but is flexible enough to bend into a coil no more than 29" wide. (but would snap out straight, when uncoiled)
Illustration: http:
Obviously not looking for any calculations here, but more of a gut or intuitive ballpark guess.
Thanks so much, Ryan






RE: a flexible and stiff material to make arch....
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RE: a flexible and stiff material to make arch....
RE: a flexible and stiff material to make arch....
We're using it for a parade, where sets of two people would march together holding this flexed wire/tube between them. Could also have very light cardboard signage on it, as well. It needs to bend within a 29" max radius for transport.
I've been looking at http://www.mcmaster.com/ and http://www.centralsteel.com/, but not sure which radius/diameter/stiffness/material i should get.
Thanks, Ryan
RE: a flexible and stiff material to make arch....
RE: a flexible and stiff material to make arch....
RE: a flexible and stiff material to make arch....
Oh, another idea...tent poles. Try an Academy or REI. They are flexible, strong, lightweight. They won't roll up like that, but do come apart into sections that fit in a backpack, and are bungy-corded together. The poles normally used on backpacking tents are made straight, then arched over like that.
RE: a flexible and stiff material to make arch....
RE: a flexible and stiff material to make arch....
Hopefully that works!
Thanks guys.
Best, Ryan