[DeTomaso] Engine Bay Brace question

[JJD1010 at aol.com]

True, however, engineering is usually an optimization of variables and I  
believe Gary is saying this set up will likely serve it's intended purpose  
based on the forces at this point. 
 
Jeff
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In a message dated 12/22/2009 10:23:13 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
arkoch at earthlink.net writes:

While  there are some benefits in adding the two "45" degree members to 
the top  and bottom braces to stabilizing the two horizontal braces, the 
effects  are minimal as compared to employing the triangulation rules of 
truss  design.