BERYLLIUM AS AN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MATERIAL,

Abstract

Aircraft structures made of various metallic elements are compared according to relative weight, and the lightest structure is shown to be made of beryllium. The properties of beryllium are used to evaluate its efficiency in structural components, and beryllium structures are shown to weigh about half as much as conventional structures. An example is given of the advantages that may be obtained by using beryllium in transport airplanes. The deterrents to the use of beryllium are listed and the problem of brittleness is discussed. The paper concludes with suggestions for research. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 28, 1956
Accession Number
AD0605046

Entities

People

  • George A. Hoffman

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Beryllium
  • Brittleness
  • Efficiency
  • Elements
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Structure
  • Structural Components
  • Transport Ships
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Metallurgy
  • Systems Analysis and Design