Statistical Analysis of the Time and Fatigue Strength of Aircraft Wing Structures

Abstract

A large number of data covering the wing stressing of six different civil aircraft ranging in weight from 2000 to 6000 kg are subjected to statistical analysis. Results from stress measurements in flight operation afford data for analyzing the frequency of appearance of certain parts of the static breaking strength during a specified number of operating hours. Appropriate frequency evaluations furnish data for the prediction of the required strength under repeated stress in the wing structures of aircraft of the different stress categories for the specified number of operating hours demanded during the life of a component. The measures adopted will depend on the magnitude and frequency of the loads during the life of the aircraft and will vary with the type of aircraft, purpose of use, and atmospheric conditions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1941
Accession Number
ADA801446

Entities

People

  • Hans W. Kaul

Organizations

  • National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aeronautics
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Wings
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Data Science
  • Distribution Curves
  • Frequency
  • Measurement
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistics
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Weather Stations

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.