NASA NTRS · 19860000517
Lightweight, Nesting Struts
Abstract
Hollow cones easily assembled to form trusses. Struts made of graphite-fiber-reinforced epoxy resin tapered for stiffness and compact nesting for transportation. Developed for building large truss structures in space. Useful on Earth in small structures where great strength not required.
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Gates, R. M., Hernley, K. P.. 1986-11-01. Lightweight, Nesting Struts. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19860000517
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