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 274
re straining turn-buckles. In the endeavor to bring an old warped fuselageback into line it is certain that the initial tension in thewires can be made greater than the maximum workingstress for which the wires were originally intended.Shrinkage of the wood also loosens the bond between thewooden… … 266 FUSELAGE DETAILS Fuselage Fittings. In the early days of aviation thefuselage fittings on many machines were made of alu-minum alloy. This metal, while light, was uncertain inregard to strength, hence the use of the alloy was grad-ually abandoned. At present the greater part of thefittings are…
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