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Truss Slip JointTruss 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.
Document ID
19930000342
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Thomas, Frank (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 17
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Fabrication Technology
Report/Patent Number
MFS-28659
Accession Number
93B10342
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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