Joint structure and method of forming at least a part of a joint structure

Abstract

Described is a joint structure comprising: a first and a second structural member, each structural member comprising a hollow cross-section defining at least a first wall, and an inner surface and an outer surface of the respective structural member; at least a first fixing plate extending along at least a part of a respective end portion of each of the first and second structural members, and adjacent the respective outer surfaces thereof; a plurality of threaded bolts extending through a corresponding one of a plurality of apertures in the first fixing plate and a corresponding one of a plurality of apertures in the respective first wall of each of the first and second structural members, each one of the plurality of bolts thread-wise engaging a corresponding one of a plurality of threaded nuts secured to the respective inner surface of the respective structural member at a location corresponding to the respective aperture in the respective first wall, such that the first fixing plate holds the first and second structural members in a pre-determined position relative to each other and transfers forces and moments between the first and second structural members. Also described is a method of forming a joint structure.

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