The splice plates {TAIL ~ 242 a} and {HEAD ~ 242 b} are arranged axially on either side of the end plates 242 a, 242 b that are to be coupled together 
The splice plates { TAIL ~ 242 a } and { HEAD ~ 242 b } are arranged axially on either side of the end plates 242 a , 242 b that are to be coupled together
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