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Originally Posted by Doc Joe
Hello Bill,
Please do not take this wrong, but when I look at your design you have square corners. Being in the aircraft for over 25 years, we never have square corners and always have a small radius. Please add these to your design to prevent stress cracks later. If you were not done with your design, please forgive me. Love the project and what you are doing. Keep up the great work.
Doc.
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Not a worry, this is just the early stage layout. Filleting and chamfering is yet to be added. I am keenly aware of stress raisers, bend radii, and good design practice for welded parts. I will also add tab-and-slot features to keep the parts in position during welding, as well as increase the strength of the weldments. The welds will be ground smooth once completed to eliminate discontinuities too. I'm just glad that I could keep each bracket to just three welded components.
Bill the Engineer