Structural Design vs. Copying

[durabol[_2_]]

I was wondering lately how much are planes structurally designed or
how much do they follow standard construction techniques (copying)
developed for light aircraft?

Brock

[Brian Whatcott]

durabol wrote:
> I was wondering lately how much are planes structurally designed or
> how much do they follow standard construction techniques (copying)
> developed for light aircraft?
>
> Brock

Any engineer worth his salt will copy any feature that contributes to
his goals. Any aircraft that is to be approved by the FAA for a CofA
will be supported by structural analyses.

So the answer is yes to both questions, I guess.

Brian W

[jan olieslagers[_2_]]

Veeduber schreef:

> For sale, cheap, also, RS-80; needs I/
> O card.
>
> -R.S.Hoover

Shouldn't that have read TRS-80? Whether or no, glad to see you around,
Bob! Been too awful long.
KA

[Morgans[_2_]]

"Dan" > wrote

> I use Microstation, it takes up less space than all the mechanical
> stuff. Now, if I can figure out why I still keep all the mechanical
> stuff.....
***********************

THAT answer is sooo easy. I use the line all of the time....

Because I MIGHT need it, some day. <g>
--
Jim in NC

P.S. Good to see you back in the funny papers, Veeduber.

[Steve Hix[_2_]]

> "Dan" > wrote
>
> > I use Microstation, it takes up less space than all the mechanical
> > stuff. Now, if I can figure out why I still keep all the mechanical
> > stuff.....

The power might go out.

Belt *and* suspenders.

[Dan[_12_]]

Steve Hix wrote:
>> "Dan" > wrote
>>
>>> I use Microstation, it takes up less space than all the mechanical
>>> stuff. Now, if I can figure out why I still keep all the mechanical
>>> stuff.....
>
> The power might go out.
>
> Belt *and* suspenders.

For CAD I use a 486 computer for which no battery is available
anymore. A year ago I had to do without until I could rig a new battery.
I needed to do some simple drawings and the old kit was dusted off.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired