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Calculation of the hull and of the car-suspension systems of airships

Description: Differential and integral curves are presented and well as numerous calculations relating to hulls. Some of the calculations include those relating to hulls, those relating to the invariability of the shape of the hulls, and those relating to the suspension of the hull.
Date: October 1924
Creator: Verduzio, R.
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Combustion of Liquid Fuels in Diesel Engine

Description: Hitherto, definite specifications have always been made for fuel oils and they have been classified as more or less good or non-utilizable. The present aim, however, is to build Diesel engines capable of using even the poorest liquid fuels and especially the waste products of the oil industry, without special chemical or physical preparation.
Date: October 1924
Creator: Alt, Otto
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Duralumin, Its Properties and Uses

Description: A historical sketch of duralumin is presented, especially in regards to its manufacture by various countries. The properties of duralumin are discussed and strength characteristics listed. Increasing the hardness of duralumin by tempering is discussed as well as the uses of the metal.
Date: October 1924
Creator: Beck, R.
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The Logarithmic Polar Curve - Its Theory and Application to the Predetermination of Airplane Performance

Description: "The logarithmic polar curve has for several years been used by the most prominent aerodynamical laboratories as well as by airplane manufacturers in Europe. To show more clearly the practical application of the polar curve, a series of examples are given with suggestions for solution. After a discussion of the theory and the practical application of the polar curve, the following problems are discussed: climbing flight, speed at various altitudes, and the characteristics of two seater observat… more
Date: October 1924
Creator: Cronstedt, Val
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Mooring Airships

Description: The purpose of this paper is to summarize the present status of the problem of mooring airships. Mooring with one, two and even three cables are all discussed.
Date: October 1924
Creator: Crocco, G. A.
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Results of Experiments With Slotted Wings

Description: This report recounts some of the successful experiments conducted in England and Germany on slotted wings and ailerons. Wind tunnel test results are given and examples of aircraft constructed with these new wing components are described.
Date: October 1924
Creator: Lachmann, G.
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