Date:	Thu, 16 Feb 1995 00:14:45 -1000
From:	auster@iitbdv.iitb.fhg.de (Patrick Austermann)
Message-Id: <9502161014.AA24438@susi.tclan>
Organization: Harvard University Office of Information Technology
Subject: Making a T-joint with adhesives

Michael Graves wrote:

>Ah, but you miss the point of using tape! Don't presume that simply
>transfering your usual hem/seam techniques is adequate. Anyone who
>wants to use adhesive techniques instead of sewing must consider
>new ways of making compound joints to avoid peel, and joint
>failure.

To make a strong T-joint (e.g. for the cell profiles)
I would recommend tape with only one sticky side:


       | Cell profile
       |
       |
      |||
 Tape ||| Tape 
      |||
_____/ | \___________
       \_______ 
______________________  Kite bottom or top

IMHO, this would distribute the load more evenly
over the joint (connection ? :->) and prevent peel
(not to be confused with these RIP-OFF peels of 
some dutch company ...)

No, I have not tried this yet, but if you tell me where
I can get light & _VERY_ sticky tape I will !

Bye, Patrick




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