• In aeronautics, bracing comprises additional structural members which stiffen the functional airframe to give it rigidity and strength under load. Bracing...
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    wrench, used to remove nuts or bolts holding wheels to a vehicle Bracing (aeronautics), struts and wires which stiffen and strengthen the airframe Cross...
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    British Royal Aeronautical Society identifies the aspects of "aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering" and "The profession of Aeronautics (which expression...
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    masts and towers Tie rod Turnbuckle Shackle Ferrule Gin pole Bracing (aeronautics)#Bracing_wires Garland Fire Academy - "Church Raise". Archived from the...
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    It will use an extra-long and thin wing design stabilized by diagonal bracing struts, which is known as a Transonic Truss-Braced Wing. The aircraft configuration...
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    most wings were too lightweight to have enough strength, and external bracing struts and wires were added. When the available engine power increased...
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    consequently may be heavy. By adding external bracing, the weight can be greatly reduced. Originally such bracing was always present, but it causes a large...
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    described the importance of the cambered aerofoil, dihedral, diagonal bracing and drag reduction, and contributed to the understanding and design of...
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    requires a heavy structure to make it strong and stiff enough. External bracing can be used to improve structural efficiency, reducing weight and cost...
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    flights, Junkers endeavored to eliminate virtually all major external bracing members in order to decrease airframe drag in flight. The result of this...
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