Unistructure is a new concept for lightweight integral rib-reinforced skin structures that is readily adaptable to many configurations. The rib cross sections are a form of I beam. The rib reinforcing patterns considered here are isogrid and waffle, (i.e. triangular and rectangular constructions) but any desirable form can be produced. This paper provides an over-view of the methods of fabrication and the structural performance features of Unistructure. Comparisons are made with honeycomb, skin/stringer, and integral-machined structures. These comparisons indicate that the combined ease-of-fabrication and performance advantages of Unistructure warrant its consideration in many applications.
Unistructure—A New Concept for Light Weight Integrally Stiffened Skin Structure
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology ; 54 , 4 ; 2-8
01.04.1982
7 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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