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Truss Slip Joint

Authors :
Thomas, Frank
Source :
NASA Tech Briefs. 17(6)
Publication Year :
1993
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1993.

Abstract

Truss slip joint has few parts, strong, and assembled and disassembled easily. Designed to carry axial loads as large as 100,000 lb and to accommodate slight initial axial-displacement and angular misalignments. Joint assembled or disassembled by astronaut in space suit or, on Earth, by technician in heavy protective clothing; simple enough to be operable by robot. Modified to accommodate welding.

Subjects

Subjects :
Fabrication Technology

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0145319X
Volume :
17
Issue :
6
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
NASA Tech Briefs
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19930000342
Document Type :
Report