A. Cronkhite
The City College of the City University of New York
Keywords:
Structures, Materials, Design
Abstract
Glider cost can be substantially reduced through simplified design and corresponding reduction in tooling, jig and production facilities. For the present 'STYROFOAM ' offers the most promising solution for minimum structure design and production requirements of wings and control surfaces. Low density alloys offer the best means for simplified design of metal structure since elastic stability is the predominating factor in all airframe structures. The number of parts employed in the airframe structure must be held to a minimum to produce a low cost glider.
Author Biography
A. Cronkhite, The City College of the City University of New York
