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Re:Submarine missing near Titanic used a $30 Logitech gamepa... by andrewmunsell on Tuesday June 20, 2023 @04:53PM (#36410380)
Oh yes, I am (though I am absolutely not a real engineer nor do I have any experience with subs) just questioning why they would need to bolt it from the outside anyways. If it was to keep occupants in, I would imagine that a door that opens outwards would solve that issue if submerged, and would still be openable on the surface
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Re:Submarine missing near Titanic used a $30 Logitech gamepa... by rsaxvc on Tuesday June 20, 2023 @06:22PM (#36411533)
Guess: weight and cost savings
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Re:Submarine missing near Titanic used a $30 Logitech gamepa... by rightbyte on Tuesday June 20, 2023 @06:40PM (#36411728)
It is a simpler design to screw the nuts from the outside. Otherwise the door would need through hull screws (weak spot) attached to the door or some sort of clamp around the hull edge by the door opening.
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