The Effect of External Stiffening Ribs on the Rolling Power of Ailerons on a Swept Wing
Description:
Report presenting an investigation to determine the effects of external ribs, or load carrying fences, on the rolling effectiveness and drag on swept wings of two different stiffnesses. The primary effect of adding fences was a decrease in torsional flexibility and an increase in zero-lift rolling effectiveness. The aerodynamic effects on zero-lift rolling effectiveness due to adding fences are negligible.
Date:
October 25, 1956
Creator:
Stephens, Emily W.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department