Main hoop bracing supports

[raptor93]

This is to enquire about the main hoop bracing supports according to the rule T3.13.6.
In order to complete the triangulation the highlighted part 2 has a bent in the rod connecting the main hoop bracing to the lowest part of the main hoop.
Is this bent a violation?
also is there a necessity to connect node 1 (end of main hoop brace) and node 3 (node of the upper side impact tube).
Thanks in advance...

[Adam Farabaugh]

Have you read the rulebook?

Also have a look at this link:
http://www.fsaeonline.com/content/2014_FSAE_Rules_Clarifications_and_Examples.pptx

The bent tube is a violation unless you triangulate the bend to another chassis node with a tube of equal wall diameter. T3.5.5.
There is a need to connect nodes 1 and 3. See the link and T3.13.6.

Adam Farabaugh