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I haven't done any work on hyperloops. But expansion seems to be a problem already solved by industry a long time ago: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_expan
by The_Double 9y ago
I haven't done any work on hyperloops. But expansion seems to be a problem already solved by industry a long time ago:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_expansion_joint https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_expansion_joint
- bjl 9y agoMetal expansion joints can't hold a vacuum.
- MrBuddyCasino 9y agoQuick googling says otherwise: http://www.spiroflex.hr/expansion-joints-vacuum-technology http://www.spiroflex.hr/expansion-joints-vacuum-technology
- MrBuddyCasino 9y agoSounds promising: - Resistance to high and very high pressures - Large movement absorption - Early leak indication (in case of damage) via standard check hole - Complete burst resistance - Possibility of permanent leak monitoring in critical media