WAS FAILURE POINT LOWERED?
Space shuttle wing leading edge tiles experience sizable aerodynamic forces, which is why they are bolted on instead of glued. The forces on the bolts and their mounts on the leading edge frame apparently include significant shear and compression. One variant on the tank insulation/tile damage...
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