Question

The box beam concept handles bending and torsional loads. Consider and discuss what structural elements we have explored so far in this course that address these loads. Hint: there are two (one for bending and one for torsion). Also, please include the following in the discussion. Depending on the air vehicle performance requirements a wing’s thickness is different. For example, a lower speed vehicle such as a large transport aircraft (e.g., B-747) will have a thicker wing compared to a fighter aircraft. The reasons for this are beyond the scope of this course.

1. Consider the I-beam concept we have been exploring in this module. Discuss what happens as the wing thickness changes. For example, what is the variable in the bending equation that is effected as the wing thickness changes?

2. How could the allowable stress level be managed for the different wing structures (i.e., what happens to the skin thickness, which is the upper part of the box beam)?

Answer 1

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