Semi-monocoque

The term semi-monocoque refers to a stressed shell structure that is similar to a true monocoque, but which derives at least some of its strength from conventional reinforcement. Semi-monocoque construction is used for, among other things, aircraft fuselages, car bodies and motorcycle frames.

Examples of semi-monocoque vehicles

Semi-monocoque aircraft fuselages differ from true monocoque construction through being reinforced with longitudinal stringers.^[1]^[2] The Mooney range of four seat aircraft, for instance, use a steel tube truss frame around the passenger compartment with monocoque behind.^{[citation needed]}

The British ARV Super2 light aircraft has a fuselage constructed mainly of aluminium alloy, but with some fibreglass elements. The cockpit is a stiff monocoque of "Supral" alloy, but aft of the cockpit bulkhead, the ARV is conventionally built, with frames, longerons and stressed skin forming a semi-monocoque.^[3]

Peter Williams' 1973 Formula 750 TT-winning JPS Norton racer was an early example of a semi-monocoque motorcycle.^[4]

References

^ http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semimonocoque
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2015-10-17. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Pilot" magazine, June 1985 pages 5-6
^ http://peterwilliamsmotorcycles.com^{[permanent dead link]}

[1] ttp://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semimonocoque

[2] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2015-10-17. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[PilotJun85-3] "Pilot" magazine, June 1985 pages 5-6

[4] ttp://peterwilliamsmotorcycles.com^{[permanent dead link]}

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Examples of semi-monocoque vehicles

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