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semi-monocoques

semi-monocoques is the plural of semi-monocoque.

Meaning of semi-monocoque

Noun

semi-monocoque (plural semi-monocoques)

  1. A modification of the monocoque design to include reinforcing members such as stringers or frames to increase strength while minimizing weight.
    • Semi-monocoque is the most popular type of structure used in aircraft nowadays, composed of a long tube shape with a large number of longitudinal reinforcements (stringers) and circumferential reinforcements (frames) which carry all stresses .2012, Pedro M.G.P. Moreira, Lucas F. M. da Silva, Paulo M.S.T. de Castro, Structural Connections for Lightweight Metallic Structures, →ISBN, page 241

Questions about semi-monocoques

What is semi-monocoques the plural of?
Semi-monocoques is the plural of semi-monocoque.

Words near semi-monocoques in the dictionary

  1. semi-minor
  2. semi-minor axes
  3. semi-minor axis
  4. semi-molten
  5. semi-monocoque
  6. semi-monocoques
  7. semi-monthly
  8. semi-motivated
  9. semi-Muslim
  10. semi-naive
  11. semi-naked

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