Re: Re: F1D motor tube stiffness?

From: Tapio Linkosalo <tapio.linkosalo_at_iki.fi>
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 15:37:36 +0200

On 2/17/2014 4:30 AM, Tapio Linkosalo wrote:
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> ... Therefore I'm still thinking about adding a 3 thou boron, in a spiral
> (one or two rounds) between the wing supports, and in compression (so it
> would be easy to see if the boron buckles). Has anyone tried that; any
> suggestions if 1 turn is enough or if 2 turn would be better (2 turns would
> weight more, but give more stiffness)?
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>
Added 2 pieces 3 thou boron, both making 2 spirals around the tube between
wing post. Nah, no increase in stiffness to mention. Gotta go for thicker
wood in the tube.




-Tapio-
Received on Mon Feb 24 2014 - 05:37:37 CET