OK, lets say I have a Stanely 25' tape measure. It doesn't have to be Stanely, but just pretend it is. The tape cross-section is a little concave, essentially creating a shallow "u" section.
Now, let's say that I extend that tape measure out, while holding it in my hand, and effectively...
Ladies and Gents,
I am looking for a pdf copy of R.A. Needham's entry into the following Journal:
"The Ultimate Strength of Aluminum Alloy Formed Structural Shapes in Com0pression," Journal of Aeronautical Sciences, Vol. 21, April, 1954.
Does anyone have a copy that they can upload to a URL...
Ladies and Gents,
How do beaded webs help in shear buckling problems.
For example, assume that I have a large spanning web = 2L. Assume I have an actual stiffener riveted on at located at x=L. And assume that the web, spanning length L (either side) buckles. Now finally assume that I place...
I'm curious, I can't seem to find the FAA program Called
RAPIDC (Repair Assessment Procedure and Integrated Design - Commuter)? I've found numerous links only to PDF files talking about the program, but I can't seem to locate the actual program.
Anybody know where I can find it, or what...
Ladies and Gents,
I am sure a lot of the stressers here have come across the ol' Lockheed Memo 88a dealing with analysis of bathtub fittings. However, I am looking for a copy to a reference that was used in a report that I have in front of me: Fokker Data Sheet Th-3.584.
I presume that this...
Just a quick question.
Assume I have a fitting that is designed to carry both primary and fail safe loads.
Also assume that a 1.15 fitting factor is deemed appropriate for this fitting for ultimate analysis.
The question is: Is it necessary to use a fitting factor for the fitting when...
I just came across a short entry in Aviation Week's "The Weekly of Business Aviation" which states that pilot error can account for up to 80% of all fatal accidents involving aircraft. My question is, what constitutes the other 20%? Does anyone know the break down percentage wise...
I am interested in any Stress Engineering Handbooks that might be out there that is used in the sub industry - something along the lines of Bruhn (aircraft stress). Can anyone recommend a good book?
