A cheap sheet-metal 90-degree joint

A small mechanical detail turns flat sheet metal into a stronger fastened joint by retaining the nut and resisting shear

i goofed this originally because i was in a rush. this is the "correct" way to do this joint because the nut is retained by the walls of the brace additionally, the tabs resist shear and bending moment

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