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 227
against moisture.There is absolutely no means of nailing or keying againsta slipping tendency or horizontal shear. The best ar-rangement to insure against slipping of the two halves isto tape around the outside as shown by spar (E). Thisis strong linen tape and is glued carefully to the spar,and… … G FED Fig. 10. Four Types of Wing Spars, the Spar D Being a Simple Steel Tubeas Used in the Caudron and Breguet Machines. Spar (C) consists of a central ash I section, with steelstrips in the grooves. Two spruce side strips are placedat either side as stiffeners against lateral flexure, and…
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