View Single Post
  #34   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 20-05-2015, 16:59
AdamHeard's Avatar
AdamHeard AdamHeard is offline
Lead Mentor
FRC #0973 (Greybots)
Team Role: Mentor
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Rookie Year: 2004
Location: Atascadero
Posts: 5,500
AdamHeard has a reputation beyond reputeAdamHeard has a reputation beyond reputeAdamHeard has a reputation beyond reputeAdamHeard has a reputation beyond reputeAdamHeard has a reputation beyond reputeAdamHeard has a reputation beyond reputeAdamHeard has a reputation beyond reputeAdamHeard has a reputation beyond reputeAdamHeard has a reputation beyond reputeAdamHeard has a reputation beyond reputeAdamHeard has a reputation beyond repute
Send a message via AIM to AdamHeard
Re: Construction with gussets and bolts

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gregor View Post
The alternative to this is just proper training on not crushing tube. It's not worth the extra weight of putting in wood blocks or standoffs when the problem can be solved through training.
Yes and no.

By not crushing the tube (with no internal reinforcement) you limit the amount of preload and clamping force you are able to generate.

Last edited by AdamHeard : 20-05-2015 at 17:14.