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Aircraft Systems
Final review
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Undergraduate 3
12/09/2007

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what is a Monocoque structure?

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Monocoque structure consists of framework of

external skin with little internal framework

 

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What is a truss type structure? 

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Truss type structure is all internal

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       Are Compression and tension primary stresses or secondary stresses?

 

 

 

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primary stresses

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       what is the length wise structural support of a wing?

 

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Spar 

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what gives the wing its airfoil shape?

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The ribs 

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which metal has low strength?

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      Aluminum

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  Which metal has a high cost?

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Titanium

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what can be done to

helps protect aluminum alloys?

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Cladding and paint

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What does strength mean? 

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The ability to withstand stress. 

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what does strain mean? 

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The amount of stress per extention 

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