Subject approached from point of view of naval architect; Alclad, beryllium alloy, duralumin and Alpax discussed; figures for typical 45-ft. hull in duralumin with longitudinal shell-plating; plating planing bottom; three methods of building steps and serious objections against them; flooring of cabin portion; restrictions of duralumin on constructional design; steel fittings; riveting and spacing; butts and laps. (See also Aeroplane, vol. 34, no. 13, Mar. 28, 1928, pp. 423-424 and 426 and 428, 12 figs.)


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    Title :

    The constructional design of metal flying-boat hulls


    Additional title:

    Nat. Advisory Committee Aeronautics -- Tech. memorandum


    Contributors:
    Langely, F. (author)


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    26 pages


    Remarks:

    16 Figs. on Supp. plates


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    The constructional design of metal flying-boat hulls

    Langely, F. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1928




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