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Overall view of one "omega expansion joint" (so called because its cross-section resembles the Greek letter Ω) on the turbine exhaust manifold opposite the inlet.

The turbine exhaust manifold incorporates 15 such expansion joints to allow for thermal expansion.

 
Omega expansion joint on F-1 Engine (Outdoors) at U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Time picture taken Thu Jun 7 11:16:14 2012
Location picture taken Rocket Park
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Huntsville, AL
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