Argonne mechanical design proposal for the ATLAS hadron calorimeter

The uniqueness of the Argonne design is given here: (1) by overlapping the spacer plates the compression load is carried through the module without affecting the scintillator slots; (2) flat thin straps are used in place of tie rods; (3) a supermodule is constructed of six 1 meter modules; (4) it is not necessary to drill holes through the scintillator; (5) absorber structure can be assembled independent of scintillator; (6) straps provide better load distribution across the plates; and (7) this design, as currently drawn, does not include internal sourcing, but does not preclude it being used