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    Wing Skin Loading

    I'm working on a wing skin problem that's giving me trouble: The wing skin is made of aluminum alloy 2024-T3 and is subjected to a distributed load due to aerodynamic pressure during flight. The skin panel is rectangular, measuring 2 meters long by 1 meter wide, with a thickness of 3...
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    Solid works step file conversation

    To reduce the time needed to convert a large assembly to a STEP file, consider simplifying the model by suppressing or removing small, non-critical features and parts. Alternatively, you can try exporting the assembly in smaller subassemblies and then combining the resulting STEP files.
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    Yielded structures

    There are several non-destructive testing (NDT) methods that can help detect yielding on a surface beyond visual inspection. Hardness testing, as you mentioned, is one common technique - yielding can cause a change in the material's hardness. Other NDT methods include eddy current testing, which...
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