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Question about the joint of Eden Project

Question about the joint of Eden Project

RE: Question about the joint of Eden Project

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.

winky smile

Next time you're that close, stick a camera in the hole.


Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

RE: Question about the joint of Eden Project

Mike is undoubtedly correct about the holes. As to the "pointy thing", I would ask the spaceframe manufacturer.

What is an "Eden Project"?

RE: Question about the joint of Eden Project

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?

RE: Question about the joint of Eden Project

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Thank you all, guys. According to your replies, I think the two usages you mentioned for the pointy thing are quite reasonable.

RE: Question about the joint of Eden Project

Given I now live in a state where certain herbs are legal, I wondered who was making the "joint of eden"....

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