Understanding Aircraft Structures

This book explains aircraft structures so as to provide a basic understanding of the subject and the terminology used, as well as illustrating some of the problems. <br /> <p>It provides a brief historical background, and covers parts of the aeroplane, loads, structural form, materials, processes, detail design, quality control, stressing, and the documentation associated with modification and repairs.<br /> </p> <p>The Fourth Edition takes account of new materials and the new European regulatory system.</p>