Stress Analysis of Outer Wing Bulkheads and Auxiliary Spar - Model XB-36

Abstract

A stress analysis is made of the outer wing bulkheads and auxiliary spar of the XB-36 bomber. The analysis covers the inter-spar and trailing edge bulkheads Nos. 29 and 30, a typical air load nose rib, and a typical portion of the wing auxiliary spar. A summary of the critical margins of safety is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1948
Accession Number
ADB812170

Entities

People

  • J. R. Vaughan

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Bulkheads
  • Corporations
  • Margin Of Safety
  • Safety
  • Stress Analysis
  • Stresses
  • Trailing Edges
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.