I Have read where there were some information/conversations out there as to the steel vs. aluminum materials in strength...
I was curious if I had a 12" x 12" x 1/4" thick piece of hot rolled steel, where would the thickness come into place with aluminum of the same 12" x 12" outer dimensions?
Also, what are the approximate percentages I could use for this scenario?
Example: If I was going to use 1" thick aluminum, what can I get away with if I was to do in steel hot rolled? or vice versa? If I was using 1/4" thick steel, what would the thickness be in aluminum? Roughly percentage...add 75% thickness if using aluminum? Subtract 75% if using steel from aluminum thickness?
Hope this makes sense...
Thanks
Paul