NASA NTRS · 19930000342
Truss Slip Joint
Abstract
Truss 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.
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Thomas, Frank. 1993-06-01. Truss Slip Joint. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19930000342
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