Roman joint [alternate spelling]

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Definition

A method for joining two separately cast elements, in which one element slots into the hollow ’sleeve‘ of the other. The join is generally further secured using pins, rivets, or soldering.

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Synonyms

Roman join†   Mortise and tenon join   Sleeve join   Socket and tenon join

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Translations

German einsatz-splint-verbindung
French assemblage à la romaine

Art and Craft Textbooks

Rama, J.-P. (1988) Le bronze d’art et ses techniques. Dourdan: Editions H. Vial., (p125)
French assemblage par tenon et mortaise
Italian ghiera alla romana

Art and Craft Textbooks

Bruni, F. (1994) La fusione artistica a cera persa. Venezia-Marghera: Edizioni Arte in., (p. 123)
Italian giuntura a innesto
Chinese 罗馬式接合

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