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    Which spring washers to avoid Creep

    Hello everyone, There appear to be several types of spring washers out there: Belleville Washers: http://lh4.ggpht.com/_EhOQGW2GHBg/Sngf58FY0AI/AAAAAAAAHuA/7XVYi9spfRo/BellevilleSprings2.gif Cut washers...
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    Assembly of a Carbon-Fiber frame/tub

    Thank you for your answers. I didn't realize carbon fibre wasn't as ideal as one might think... I have another question. In those supercars, do you know how they manage to attach the seats to the carbon fibre floor panel? I figured that these joints probably bear the highest loads, so I was...
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    Assembly of a Carbon-Fiber frame/tub

    Hello all, Lexus and Lamborghini have both created supercars that have a carbon-fiber main frame/tub: Lamborghini Aventador and Lexus LFA. Do you guys have an idea of what type of mechanical joining they use to put together that CFRP frame/tub? In pictures I've seen, the frame looks very...

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