Node Joints
AssemblyThe welded connections where braces meet legs, the fatigue-critical hot spots of the structure, often built up with thick cast or forged transition pieces to spread the stress. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Node Joints
4 top-level lines as of r116040| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tubular Joint | owj-tubular-joint | 16× | 16 | · | part |
| 2 | Cast Node | owj-cast-node | 8× | 8 | · | part |
| 3 | Node Weld | owj-node-weld | 16× | 16 | · | part |
| 4 | Gusset Plate | owj-gusset | 8× | 8 | · | part |