Is it better to use an insert or increase the bolt dimensions
JasonB | 18/08/2018 07:11:58 |
![]() 25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles | One thing you won'tl get with a welded joint that you will with a screwed one is slipping of the two parts, Most trussed structured get their strength from the fact the two members can't "slip" against each other when the bending load is applied. So any excess clearance in your bolt holes will allow movement. May need some fitted dowels to stop any movement in the plate/50mm pole joint and the same will apply to your 30mm bracing tubes as any movement in the joints will allow your tower to flex.. Edited By JasonB on 18/08/2018 07:47:53 Edited By JasonB on 18/08/2018 07:48:45 |
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