Aeroplane Structures (1919)

Aeroplane Structures, written by Alfred John Sutton Pippard and originally published in 1919, is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of aeroplane structures. The book covers a wide range of topics related to aeroplane construction, including the different types of materials used, the principles of stress and strain, and the design of various components such as wings, fuselages, and landing gear.The book begins with an introduction to the basic principles of aeroplane design, including the importance of weight and balance, and the different types of loads that an aeroplane must withstand during flight. It then goes on to discuss the different types of materials used in aeroplane construction, including wood, metal, and fabric, and how these materials are selected and tested for use in different parts of the aeroplane.The book then delves into the principles of stress and strain, and how these concepts are used in the design of aeroplane structures. It covers topics such as bending moments, shear forces, and torsion, and how these forces affect different parts of the aeroplane.The latter part of the book focuses on the design of specific components of the aeroplane, including the wings, fuselage, and landing gear. It provides detailed information on the design and construction of each component, including the different types of materials that can be used, and the various factors that must be taken into account when designing these parts.Overall, Aeroplane Structures is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of aeroplane structures, and is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the field of aviation engineering.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.