minus-squareflying_mechanic@lemmy.worldtoCyberstuck@lemmy.ca•A Rare Issue With the Swastidumpsterlinkfedilinkarrow-up1arrow-down1·14 days agoThe skin is comprised of a laminated structure, an outer chemically milled skin(to reduce weight) and a “waffle” structure known tear straps. Yes there’s rivets, but the structural strength is in that lamination between the waffle doubler. linkfedilink
minus-squareflying_mechanic@lemmy.worldtoCyberstuck@lemmy.ca•A Rare Issue With the Swastidumpsterlinkfedilinkarrow-up3arrow-down1·14 days agoWait till you learn that Boeing has used laminated (glued) skins on every 737 since the 80s. Glue can be fine. linkfedilink
The skin is comprised of a laminated structure, an outer chemically milled skin(to reduce weight) and a “waffle” structure known tear straps. Yes there’s rivets, but the structural strength is in that lamination between the waffle doubler.