Aeroplane construction and operation; including notes on aeroplane design and aerodynamic calculation, materials, etc. A comprehensive illustrated manual of instruction for aeroplane constructors, aviators, aero-mechanics, flight officers and students. Adapted either for schools or home study (1918)
Rathbun, John B · Chicago : Stanton and Van Vliet Co. · leaf 212
in stretching so as not to have it too tight whencellulose dope is used. The dope shrinks the linen to avery considerable extent, and if it is too tight to beginwith, the stress due to shrinkage will place an excessivestress on both the fabric and the structure. When of theproper tautness, the… … Fig. 10a. Testing the Wing Structure of a Curtiss Biplane by Means ofSand Bag Loading. The Wings Are Turned Upside Down and aSand Load Is Laid Uniformly Over the Wings So That TheyProduce a Load Equal to, or Greater Than, the Flight Load. the cloth it should be just stretched taut and no more.In…
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