Stress Analysis of Control System,

Abstract

Analysis is made of the control system of the XB-36 bomber. This analysis is an addendum to the stress analysis previously given for the YB-36 and B-36A bombers. Attention has been given to the control column, aileron controls, elevator controls, elevator trim tab system, rudder controls and brake pedal system, rudder control system and rudder trim tab system. A summary of the margins of safety is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1947
Accession Number
ADB812166

Entities

People

  • E. M. Asplund
  • G. E. Tom
  • R. G. Pollock

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Domestic
  • Litigation
  • Stress Analysis
  • Stresses
  • Surfaces
  • Trim Tabs

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