A Nut and Tie Rod Assembly

摘要

Abstract: In one aspect the invention provides a nut and tie rod assembly which 5 includes a composite material tie rod defining a main shaft with an exterior surface. The tie rod is formed from reinforcing fibres encapsulated within a matrix material, and at least a portion of the exterior surface of the shaft defines an engagement structure. The assembly also includes at least one nut which includes an internal cavity with an interior surface defining an o engagement structure which is complimentary to the engagement structure defined on the exterior surface of the shaft of the tie rod.