This book explains aircraft structures so as to provide draughtsmen, fitters or licensed engineers with a basic understanding of the subject and the terminology used, as well as illustrating some of the problems. It provides a brief historical background, and covers parts of the airplane, loads, structural form, materials, processes, detail design, quality control, stressing, and the documentation associated with modification and repairs. The Fourth Edition takes account of new materials and the new European regulatory system. -- Provided by publisher Provides a basic understanding of the subject and the terminology used, as well as illustrating some of the problems. Includes sections on smart structures and on composite structures and materials. The book is designed as an introduction for students taking higher certificate or degree courses in aeronautical engineering. It will also assist draughtsmen and licensed engineers to design air frame repairs or modifications which are acceptable to the CAA, FAA or other relevant airworthiness authorities This book explains aircraft structures so as to provide a basic understanding of the subject and the terminology used, as well as illustrating some of the problems. It provides a brief historical background, and covers parts of the aeroplane, loads, structural form, materials, processes, detail design, quality control, stressing, and the documentation associated with modification and repairs. The Fourth Edition takes account of new materials and the new European regulatory system. Content: • Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents • 1. Introduction 2. History 3. Parts of the Aircraft 4. Loads on the Aircraft 5. The Form of Structures 6. Materials 7. Processes 8. Corrosion and Protective Treatments 9. Detail Design 10. Composite Materials in Aircraft Structures 11. Quality and Airworthiness 12. Stressing 13. Presentation of Modifications and Repairs Appendices Index This book explains aircraft structures and provides a basic understanding of the terminology used and problems. Covering the latest regulatory changes, it also aids draughtsmen and licensed engineers designing air frame repairs or modifications The aim of this book is to present the principles of aircraft structures to the interested reader in a manner that is both clear and thorough whilst avoiding the necessity for complex mathematical formulae.
