Structures Flashcards
1
Q
Structural members are designed to take what loads
A
End loads rather than side loads
Tension or compression not bending
2
Q
What are the 5 stresses that act on an aircraft
A
- compression
- tension
- shear
- bending
- torsion
3
Q
What’s the difference between fail safe and damage tollerance
A
Fail safe - a duplication of certain members. If one fails the other will take the load
Damage tolerance - if damage occurs the rest of the structure will deal with it
4
Q
What’s the main disadvantage of the fail safe method
A
Additional weight
5
Q
What are the 3 categories of structures
A
- primary
- secondary
- tertiary
