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Offline shanespector

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Gussets
« on: April 02, 2009, 11:02:16 AM »
What is the reason for the Open Corner on the gussets? Thanks for any help.
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Re: Gussets
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2009, 11:11:56 AM »
For draining and to keep salt from packing in he corner and starting rust.
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Re: Gussets
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2009, 11:26:52 AM »
Thats what i thought, just making sure. Thanks Glen.
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Re: Gussets
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2009, 03:16:37 PM »
 :-D In addition to what Glenn said, it is much stronger because there isn't a localized stress point where cracks can occur.
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Re: Gussets
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2009, 08:18:30 PM »
Thanks Terry.That also makes much sense. :-D
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Re: Gussets
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2009, 10:23:05 PM »
What is the reason for the Open Corner on the gussets? Thanks for any help.

I believe that due to the absence of a fulcrum point that a gussett with a radiused cut out is stronger. Can't remember the source of that info....might be my imagination, but I'm sure I read it somewhere.
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Re: Gussets
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2009, 01:25:47 AM »
I have a difficult time rationalizing the logic of the design of the type of gusset that the SCTA requires as it looks like it just wants to originate a tear in the tubing but it's their football so it's their game.

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Re: Gussets
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2009, 09:53:28 AM »
I have a difficult time rationalizing the logic of the design of the type of gusset that the SCTA requires as it looks like it just wants to originate a tear in the tubing but it's their football so it's their game.

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Re: Gussets
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2009, 11:21:25 AM »
I have a difficult time rationalizing the logic of the design of the type of gusset that the SCTA requires as it looks like it just wants to originate a tear in the tubing but it's their football so it's their game.

Rex

I don't want this topic to move too far from the question..... which has been answered correctly, but remember that many SCTA rules are written in blood. Such is the case here. The gusset pictured in the rule book is stronger than just a tube by itself. That was the intent of the rule.

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Re: Gussets
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2009, 12:32:42 PM »
Their are other types of gussets that are stronger and will pass tech under inspection. Check out the saddle type gussets used in aircraft construction.

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Re: Gussets
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2009, 03:29:58 PM »
I add to Richard's comment regarding techniques used in aircraft - the book: Construction of Tubular Steel Fuselages for example has a great amount of info that could be helpful for an LSR project. It may be a good basis to start a dialog with tech inspectors.

You can now even download the book from  http://www.actechbooks.com/subcategories/38/

One reason to leave the corner open is to avoid too much welding in one area leading to a weaker weld and/or stress fractures; and only one side of the gusset is welded, either both on the same side or alternating.

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Re: Gussets
« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2009, 11:59:39 AM »
http://eastsidecustomtruck.com/i-60211-tube-gusset.html


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