Mar 31, 2015 #1 Norahh Structural Mar 9, 2015 14 Hi guys, can anyone tell me what the pointy thing in the joint of Eden Project does? And the function of the holes around the joint. Many thanks. http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=c507befc-63d6-4c79-a287-12a33435c5cb&file=eden_project5.jpg
Hi guys, can anyone tell me what the pointy thing in the joint of Eden Project does? And the function of the holes around the joint. Many thanks.
Mar 31, 2015 #2 MikeHalloran Mechanical Aug 29, 2003 14,450 I am guessing: The pointy thing anchors a skin element, not yet applied. The rectangular holes in the struts are clearance for a wrench, used to tighten a fastener between the strut end and the node connector. ;-) Next time you're that close, stick a camera in the hole. Mike Halloran Pembroke Pines, FL, USA Upvote 0 Downvote
I am guessing: The pointy thing anchors a skin element, not yet applied. The rectangular holes in the struts are clearance for a wrench, used to tighten a fastener between the strut end and the node connector. ;-) Next time you're that close, stick a camera in the hole. Mike Halloran Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
Apr 1, 2015 #3 hokie66 Structural Jul 19, 2006 23,083 Mike is undoubtedly correct about the holes. As to the "pointy thing", I would ask the spaceframe manufacturer. What is an "Eden Project"? Upvote 0 Downvote
Mike is undoubtedly correct about the holes. As to the "pointy thing", I would ask the spaceframe manufacturer. What is an "Eden Project"?
Apr 1, 2015 #4 Ussuri Civil/Environmental May 7, 2004 1,582 The Eden Project is a UK project focused on biospheres. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eden_Project Upvote 0 Downvote
Apr 1, 2015 #5 hokie66 Structural Jul 19, 2006 23,083 Thanks, Ussuri. In the photos, the "pointy things" can be seen, and abseiling is mentioned for cleaning. Maybe they are to assist in anchoring or guiding the abseiling ropes? Upvote 0 Downvote
Thanks, Ussuri. In the photos, the "pointy things" can be seen, and abseiling is mentioned for cleaning. Maybe they are to assist in anchoring or guiding the abseiling ropes?
Apr 1, 2015 Thread starter #6 Norahh Structural Mar 9, 2015 14 Thank you all, guys. According to your replies, I think the two usages you mentioned for the pointy thing are quite reasonable. Upvote 0 Downvote
Thank you all, guys. According to your replies, I think the two usages you mentioned for the pointy thing are quite reasonable.
Apr 1, 2015 #7 btrueblood Mechanical May 26, 2004 10,009 Given I now live in a state where certain herbs are legal, I wondered who was making the "joint of eden".... Upvote 0 Downvote
Given I now live in a state where certain herbs are legal, I wondered who was making the "joint of eden"....
