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Old 02-19-2021, 12:39 AM   #23 (permalink)
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My understanding is that the four wheelwells have the thicker material on the inner wall as well, making four monocoque boxes. The triangular truss has vertical componenets. That's a Vierendeel truss

Here's an ontopic Porsche hybrid moncoque/space frame.

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