Introduction to Aircraft Design, 1942, 1942

Item — Special Collection: MC-19, Book: 058, Call No.: TL 671.2 .F384

Identifier: 20061177

Scope and Contents

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Document Type: Textbook (Technical).

Purpose: Training and Education.

Authority: Author Expertise.

Scope (from Preface): "The purpose of this book is to bridge the gap between the field of aeronautical engineering and airplane design and the other professional fields of engineering, architecture, and general design. The material originated in a course conducted by the University of California as part of its Engineering, Science, and Management Defense-Training Program which was designed to train engineers and draftsmen from civilian industries to fit into the aircraft industry during the national emergency. The work of this course was so successful that an immediate demand arose for a reference book based on it."

Contents (from Table of Contents): Preface Introduction Chapter I. Aerodynamics and Preliminary Design II. Power-Plant Installation III. Control-Surface Design IV. Wing Structure V. Fixed Equipment VI. Hull Design VII. Beaching and Landing-Gear Design VIII. Electrical Equipment IX. Aircraft Hydraulics X. Structural Design XI. Modern Aircraft Materials XII. Weight Engineering XIII. Engineering Contract Administration XIV. Testing and Research Index

Dates

Copyright: 1942
Publication: 1942

Creator

McGraw-Hill Book Company (Publisher, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Full Extent

1 Volume (1 book)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Format & Physical Description

Hardcover bound book, 9.125” height x 6.25” depth x 0.875" thickness (290 pages including flyleaf pages). Printed on semi-glossy paper. Includes black & white photographs, drawings, charts and tables.

Note: Overall very good condition.

Publication Data

Published in 1942 by McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. New York and London. Copyright 1942 by McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. First Edition, Second Impression. Printed in the U.S.A by The Maple Press Company, York PA.