Re: Bauerle - TAB Supports

["Toby Peterson <tobyp@xxxx>" <tobyp@xxxx>]

Shannon - Thank you very much for the information on the "Bauerle 
Brackets", or whatever Dave prefers to call them. I was having a 
difficult time envisioning the configuration. As they say, "A picture 
is worth a thousand expert opinions". I am going to run some rough 
numbers on this installation, using estimated dimensions, etc. so it 
won't be perfect. My goal will be to determine approximately how much 
load sharing is done between the bracket and the OEM rubber bushing, 
which is bolted to the web of the frame. I would be interested in any 
calculations that might have been used in the design of this. Without 
suggesting an outcome to my review, I can tell you that loads will 
always follow the stiffest path available. In other words, whenever a 
structure has any flexibility to it, it will tend to avoid picking up 
load. If there is a "choice" given to loads, they will always follow 
the stiff path, and "ignore" the softer path. Since we don't know the 
exact load values in this joint, I will use what we call "unit values" 
in order to compare the percentage of loads that flow down each path - 
through the stock bushing, and the bracket. Ideally, the load share 
would be split 50%/50%, to create a true double shear joint. Sorry - 
I had better just stop here and go take some measurements. I will let 
you know what I find. I am very interested in what the numbers will 
show. 

Toby Peterson VIN 2248
Winged1


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Shannon Yocom <ssdelorean@xxxx> wrote:

> As promised below is a link to images of Dave Bauerle's TAB Support. 
> Dave said that this is NOT primarily a "catch" all though it can act 
> as one if need be. It is mainly a support.