Modular Geodetic Fuselages

[Mike von S.]

It occurs to me that a spiral-wound geodetic fuselage could be well-suited to modular construction. At some weight penalty, of course, the ring former/bulkhead could be doubled at the split, allowing for the two modules to be cut apart after the structural helices are wrapped. The two formers/bulkheads would need to be robust enough and to provide sufficient gluing area to terminate each pair of helices and to securely unite the modules later.

One purpose of modular geodetic construction would be to allow the (necessarily) internal construction jig to be removed from both ends.

This might solve one key problem in building a torpedo-shaped fuselage (narrowing at both ends), as might be inspired by the Blackburn Lincock or Lincoln Sport.

 

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