What is the difference between a monocoque and semi-monocoque …
Mar 2, 2016 · The monocoque fuselage also cannot be used for airframes after a certain size (small aircraft with single engine), but the semi-monocoque has been used from single piston engines to …
Why aren't aircraft built with carbon fiber tubes?
Jan 27, 2024 · If you're going to build from carbon fibre, you generally aren't going to bother with a very "old fashioned" structural method like tube and fabric; you're going to go with the natural advantages …
Do carbon fiber wings need a wing spar? - Aviation Stack Exchange
Sep 14, 2024 · I've seen some examples of some carbon fiber wings using some honey comb structure inside the wing, I've also see some use a spar, but don't know what the norm is. Can the wing be …
aircraft design - When does an UAV need an internal structure ...
The terms you are lacking are "monocoque" and "semi-monocoque", two different ways to build a structure. The UAV you describe that didn't have visible longerons, etc was a either a monocoque …
What is a "grid construction" airframe? - Aviation Stack Exchange
Feb 11, 2022 · There is usually Truss, Monocoque, Semi Monocoque. And last two are referred as tubular construction, so why the right answer to this question is some Grid construction (and what is …
Do modern aircraft still use load bearing ribs in wing construction ...
Nov 17, 2020 · Modern aircraft are generally of monocoque construction. Does this apply only to the fuselage, or are modern wings made without load bearing ribs as well? Are they just for shaping of …
aircraft design - Why are geodesic airframes no longer produced ...
Feb 2, 2015 · Other than that, monocoque construction has completely taken over from geodesic frame construction - when the skin plates are the main load bearers the airframe is lighter.
aircraft design - How is the fuselage of the Boeing 787 produced ...
Mar 28, 2017 · I am particularly interested in the Boeing 787 Fuselage because it is one of the first aircraft to carry such a high percentage of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP). Can someone …
weight and balance - What is the loading diagram for a C-130J ...
May 1, 2016 · I believe it to be a reasonable question. The difficulty is locating the basic information. If you really want to understand what's going on, you need not only that mentioned in your last …
Can small RC aircraft utilize a steel sheet monocoque construction?
Aug 14, 2016 · Most these designs are at least partial monocoque designs. Is there any reason why sheet steel cannot be used? In comparison to aluminum, thin sheet steel is very cheap or even free. …