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    Posted: Mar/21/2015 at 1:55pm
Hello

We had a question on B8.3.8.2 for Rear Bracing.
When it states that point B, point S, and point R need to create a structural triangle, is FABup allowed to be a bent member?

We have attached a link with a photo of our current rear system, if you would please look.
Currently our FABmid attaches to R1, however would R2 or R3 work with the rules?

https://gonzagau-my.sharepoint.com/personal/vindaco_zagmail_gonzaga_edu/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=l6umf24leWxPvvamn0O0DAOQYE7Epvs3chfbW0pvTLU%3d&docid=0cacb1baf209045b99bfa133d90e428d3

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Can someone please help answer this question?
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I would assume that as long As the member meets the bent member criteria then it would be allowed however your best bet is to submit a rules question or submit your frame geometry paperwork for verification frome rules officials
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I'd say it's not ok. 2 bents in the same member...
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As per my knowledge it is the bent portion of the tube which is more prone to damage because any impact would make the deformation happen at the bends. I see that the positioning of FAB mid somewhere around R3 would make the structure stronger... Plz correct me if im wrong..
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