stainless density for andy

From: Jonathan Nelson (nelsonjo@engr.orst.edu)
Date: Tue May 16 2000 - 01:57:55 EDT


density of stainless is .290 pounds per inch^3 for the most part. there's a
slight variation for the different types of stainless, but the range is only from
.270 - .290

jon

Andy Levy wrote:

> Glad you're OK Kyle. I think I need to get a hitch, if for no other
> reason but to protect myself from stupid tailgaters. I think yours,
> plus the ring, saved you a lot of problems. The RX7, however... If
> you're sore in the least in the morning, get it checked out. It may be
> nothing, but get it on record that you went and were looked at! Did the
> police come to the scene? Sounds like the other driver was completely
> at fault.
>
> I was discussing the situation with my brother and had an interesting
> idea. Get a 4x4x4 cube of stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish,
> with a piece hanging off one side to slide into the reciever. If
> tailgaters can't see THAT (especially at night - put enough shine on it
> and they'll be blinded by their own headlights) and keep off your
> bumper, their car deserves the punishment it'll get from that hunk of
> steel :) Anyone got a rough idea on the density of stainless, so I can
> figure out what this beast would weigh (and no, "a lot" is not a valid
> anwser)? I can't find anything online to help me out.
>
> Kyle Kozubal wrote:
> >
> > Well when attempting to make a left handed turn tonight(I was fully
> > stopped), a driver of an 87 Mazda RX7 failed to see DODGE(on the tailgate),
> > as well as my brake lights and turn signal. He hit me full speed; it was a
> > posted 35 mph zone. I did hear some tire squealing when he tried to brake,
> > so I am not 100% sure how fast he was actually going upon impact. The RX7
> > did not look good, it was leaking coolant(tow ring may have pierced the
> > radiator), both headlights were blown out, the front bumper was mangled,
> > the lower air dam was in bad shape, the hood was crumpled and dented in
> > really good, and the driver's side fender was messed up. This RX7 was in
> > good shape for being an 87, looked like the guy really took good care of it,
> > before tonight anyway. Once again, I really think my tow ring in my hitch
> > saved my Dak from getting alot more damage.This happened in the dark, so I
> > will fully inspect it tomorrow in the daylight. The only real damage I can
> > see, just from a quick visual is the rear bumper is dented in on the
> > driver's half of the bumper; which will have to be replaced along with some
> > of the rear braces. I think the RX7 did a nose dive under the hard braking
> > and literally slid under the rear of my Dak. After I was hit, I noticed the
> > rear position of my truck was about 5 feet over from where I was at
> > originally. There is some paint on the underneath side of the hitch; I hope
> > the hitch is ok. Since this is my first 4WD truck, and my first 'real'
> > accident, is there anything I should look for when doing my own inspection?
> > Could the driveline/tcase/transmission be affected at all since I was not
> > moving, but was in drive?? I am going to take it to the 3 best shops in my
> > area, but would like to look myself beforehand. I am going to pull the spare
> > tire down and inspect the tire/rim as well. Any suggestions are welcome. For
> > now, Tylenol is helping my neck; may go to get some x-rays just to be safe.
> > Thank goodness for seatbelts!
> > Kyle
> > 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
> --
> -andy
>
> http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/ --- andylevy@bigfoot.com
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