I am trying to find a copy of, "The Strength of Lugs in Fatigue" by R.B Heywood, Technical Note No. Structures 182, Jan 1956, Royal Aircraft Establishment.
Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance.
Nigel Waterhouse B Eng (Hon's)
Can-Am Aerospace,LLC, Canadian Aircraft Certification Centre...
Ok, here is a question. How did the FAA settle on the 1.5 factor of safety? Did it come from the proposed handbook for airplane design Oct 1927? Or does it even have it's origins in aircraft design? Anyone have any idea?
Nigel Waterhouse B Eng (Hon's)
Can-Am Aerospace,LLC, Canadian Aircraft...
Since the X-prise success I am surprised with the lack of apparent progress in this area. I blame the Federal GOvernment mostly as they have not made it a priority. Rules need to be written, standards etc. As a company that deals with aircraft approvals, spacecraft seams to be the next...
I have a client that has requested that I develope an airbag system for his helicopter. The purpose is to reduce the potential for cyclic headstrike injuries during a crash.
Are there any other helicopter owner opperators out there that think this would be a useful addition to helicopters...
There has been a number of comments re. the FAA budget cuts. I wanted to make a couple of comments about my experience with the FAA and may be start some useful conversations about getting the most from the FAA.
I am under the Seattle ACO. They are suffering like everyone else. I have found...
I am trying to locate a copy of ANC3. This is the FAA basis for determining water loads on aircraft floats. Does anyone know where I can get a copy?
Nigel Waterhouse & Associates
Aeronautical Consulting Engineers
Transport Canada and F.A.A approval & certification of fixed and rotor wing...
I was recently laid off from my job and have started my own consulting company. I am in the process of applying for an FAA DER.
I am looking for any suggestions from successful consultants.
Thanks.
Nigel Waterhouse & Associates
Aeronautical Consulting Engineers
Transport Canada and F.A.A...
I am looking for some reference material for doing a plastic analysis on eccentrically loaded bolted connection.
This is an aircraft application but it doesn't really matter.
What I have is a joint where 2 of the nine bolts are failing in bearing. The remaining bolts are relatively lightly...
Is it possible to mix hydrogen or natural gas with another gas to make them inert? If so what would this gas be? Please be specific.
Thanks in advance, Nigel.
Nigel Waterhouse
n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com
A licensed aircraft mechanic and graduate engineer. Attended university in England...
Could someone please explain to me the mechanism of SCC. What causes is in common alloys shuch as 7075?
Nigel Waterhouse
n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com
A licensed aircraft mechanic and graduate engineer. Attended university in England and graduated in 1996. Currenty,living in British...
I am designing some specialised roof racks for SUV's. I need information on the maximum loads the roofs on these vehicals can take. I'm not sure approaching the manufacturers i.e Ford will help. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Nigel Waterhouse
n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com
A licensed...
I am in the process of designing an innovative roof rack system for SUV's and I am looking for any spec's on the attachment requirements, ie. strength, fittings etc. Is there a standard all manufacturers use for their OEM racks.
Any info would be greatly appreciated. X-) <p>Nigel...
Should professional engineers take a hippocratic oath. We have a hugh infleuence on the way society is shaped. I think all engineers should do what they do in British Columbia Canada (see FAQ). What do you think? <p>Nigel Waterhouse<br><a...
I am embarking on a study to determine whether a water molecule can be destroyed by forcing it to vibrate at is resonant frequency. Any information will be appreciated. <p>Nigel Waterhouse<br><a href=mailto:n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com>n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com</a><br><a href= >...
I am embarking on a study to determine whether a water molecule can be destroyed by forcing it to vibrate at is resonant frequency. Any information will be appreciated. <p>Nigel Waterhouse<br><a href=mailto:n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com>n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com</a><br><a href= >...
I am embarking on a study to determine whether a water molecule can be destroyed by forcing it to vibrate at is resonant frequency. Any information will be appreciated. <p>Nigel Waterhouse<br><a href=mailto:n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com>n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com</a><br><a href= >...
I am embarking on a study to determine whether a water molecule can be destroyed by forcing it to vibrate at is resonant frequency. Any information will be appreciated. <p>Nigel Waterhouse<br><a href=mailto:n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com>n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com</a><br><a href= >...
I need to find accurate information on the effectivity of the bulbed ends on AND extrusion. The method in Bruhn is to conservative and the analysis sthe bulbs as ineffective. I find it hard to belive they would be there if the didn't help.<br><br>Does anyone have any info...
I need to find accurate information on the effectivity of the bulbed ends on AND extrusion. The method in Bruhn is to conservative and the analysis sthe bulbs as ineffective. I find it hard to belive they would be there if the didn't help.<br><br>Does anyone have any info...
I have one of those 'whirligig' roof turbines on my house. Infact, everyone on my street has one, some even have two. What is the advangage of these things? <p>Nigel Waterhouse<br><a href=mailto:nigelw@flightcraf t.ca>nigelw@flightcraf t.ca</a><br><a href=www.flightcraft.ca>Kelowna...
