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Information For Inspectors Of Airplane Wood, Prepared At The Forest Products Laboratory, Forest Service

Information For Inspectors Of Airplane Wood, Prepared At The Forest Products Laboratory, Forest Service

Paperback

Technology & EngineeringAviation20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1273731212
ISBN13: 9781273731211
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 29 2012
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This document, Information For Inspectors Of Airplane Wood, originally prepared at the Forest Products Laboratory, Forest Service, provides detailed guidance for the inspection of wood used in aircraft construction. Likely dating from the World War I era or shortly thereafter, it offers insights into the materials science and quality control practices of early aviation. The manual covers various aspects of wood selection, identification of defects, and assessment of structural integrity. It serves as a valuable historical resource for understanding the technological challenges and engineering solutions of early aviation, appealing to historians of technology, aviation enthusiasts, and researchers interested in the properties and uses of wood in aerospace applications.

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