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Composite strut and method of making same

  • US 20050056117A1
  • Filed: 06/25/2004
  • Published: 03/17/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/22/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A load bearing strut formed primarily of a reinforced plastic composite and reacting tension and compression loading as well as minimizing effects of edge bearing and shear loading, said strut comprising:

  • a) an elongate section comprised of a reinforced composite material;

    b) at least one terminal end section on an end of said elongate section; and

    c) a load transfer insert in said end section formed of a quasi-isotropic material surrounded by a fiber reinforcing strip and having a portion therein for conducting load transference, such that the laminate reacts compression loads and the fiber reinforcing strip reacts tension loads reducing the prospect of failure by edge bearing and shear.

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