Understanding Aircraft Structures - Softcover

Cutler, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405120320 ISBN 13: 9781405120326

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2006

Synopsis

This book explains aircraft structures so as to provide a basic understanding of the subject and the terminology used, as well as illustrating some of the problems. It provides a brief historical background, and covers parts of the aeroplane, loads, structural form, materials, processes, detail design, quality control, stressing, and the documentation associated with modification and repairs. The Fourth Edition takes account of new materials and the new European regulatory system.

About this title

Review:

'one of the most useful reference books that a budding designer or airline engineer could have available [it has] an aura of practical experience about it' - Aerospace 'contains a wealth of examples of good practice in the design and repair of metal aircraft. It also provides a good basic understanding of materials' - Journal of the General Aviation Safety Council

From the Publisher:

* explains aircraft structures, providing a basic understanding of the subject, terminology and problems
* new edition covers the latest regulatory changes
* also aids draughtsmen and licensed engineers designing air frame repairs or modifications
* 'one of the most useful reference books an airline engineer could have available' Aerospace

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1405120320
• ISBN 13: 9781405120326
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 224