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Transactions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ISSN 0097-6822
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Aeronautical Engineering
Research Papers
Progress in Aeronautics: Contributed by the Aeronautic Division
Edwin E. Aldrin, Alexander Klemin, Elmer A. Sperry, Wm. F. Durand, Charles H. Colvin, Thurman H. Bane, James M. Shoemaker, Richard M. Mock, Alexander Klemin, Archibald Black, Wm. A. Moffett, S. P. Mills, C. P. Burgess, John Bonforte
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 1–10.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057225
Topics:
Aeronautics
The Theory of the Autogiro
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 13–14.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057226
The Problem of Catapulting Aircraft From Commercial Vessels
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 17–18.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057227
Recent Developments in Aircraft Engines
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 21–29.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057228
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Cylinders
,
Engines
,
Aircraft
,
Alloys
,
Aluminum
,
Construction
,
Cooling
,
Diesel
,
Engine design
The Aircraft Diesel Engine
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 33–43.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057234
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Diesel engines
,
Engines
,
Diesel
,
Weight (Mass)
,
Air travel
,
Commercial air transport
,
Corporate average fuel economy
,
Cycles
,
Evaporation
Factors in the Design of Commercial Airplanes
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 53–55.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057241
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Design
,
Trains
,
Wings
,
Engines
,
Transportation systems
,
Air travel
,
Brakes
,
Commercial air transport
,
Friction
Seaplane Design
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 57–60.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057244
Topics:
Design
,
Boats
,
Air travel
,
Aircraft
,
Oceans
A Study on Airplane Ceiling
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 61–71.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057245
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Ceilings
,
Propellers
,
Engines
,
Torque
,
Density
,
Flight
,
Gears
,
Horsepower
,
Machinery
Development of the Drop-Forged Metal Propeller
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 73–76.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057246
Topics:
Metals
,
Propellers
,
Aircraft
,
Aluminum alloys
,
Blades
,
Forging
,
Structural elements (Construction)
,
Weight (Mass)
Engineering Problems in the Operation of Air Transports
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 77–80.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057247
Topics:
Commercial air transport
,
Design
Aircraft-Float Design and Construction
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 81–83.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057248
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Construction
,
Design
,
Aluminum alloys
,
Boats
,
Breakwaters
,
Framing (Construction)
,
Girders
,
Metals
,
Shapes
Installation of Air-Cooled Radial Engines
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 85–92.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057249
Topics:
Engines
,
Exhaust systems
,
Flight
,
Fuel systems
,
Temperature
,
Thermal conductivity
,
Viscosity
All-Metal Airplane Construction
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 95–98.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057252
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Construction
,
Metals
,
Stress
,
Aluminum alloys
,
Durability
,
Fire
,
Hazards
Service for Airplane Engines
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 99–106.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057254
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Aircraft
,
Engines
,
Maintenance
,
Automotive industry
,
Aviation
,
Design
,
Packing (Shipments)
,
Packings (Cushioning)
Silencing the Airplane
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 107–110.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057255
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Aeronautics
,
Engines
,
Noise (Sound)
,
Silencers
,
Soundproofing
,
Weight (Mass)
Some Characteristics of Light Alloys for Aircraft
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 115–120.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057257
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Alloys
,
Aeronautics
,
Construction
,
Metallurgy
Some Economical Aspects of Airplane Design
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 123–127.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057258
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Design
,
Engines
,
Stress
,
Computation
,
Dimensions
,
Safety
Airplane Servicing From the Operator’s Point of View
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 131–135.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057259
Topics:
Aircraft
Vibration Characteristics of Aircraft-Engine Crankshafts: Report on a Series of Tests in Which a Recording Torsiometer Was Used
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 139–149.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057262
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Vibration
New Developments in Airport Lighting
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 155–160.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057268
Automotive Methods and Practices Involved in Aircraft Engines
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 163–166.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057269
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Manufacturing
,
Aircraft
,
Automobiles
,
Combustion
,
Engines
,
Iron
,
Metals
,
Steel
Metallizing the Airplane
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 167–170.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057270
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Construction
,
Metals
,
Alloys
,
Aluminum
,
Bracing (Construction)
,
Cantilevers
,
Corners (Structural elements)
,
Design
,
Magnesium (Metal)
Some Fundamental Economics of Aircraft Operation
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 175–177.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057272
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Economics
,
Design
,
Marine vehicles
,
Mechanical engineers
,
Oceans
,
Traffic
Practical Airplane Performance Calculations
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 179–196.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057273
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Construction
,
Design
,
Engines
,
Performance characterization
,
Propellers
,
Wings
Reduction of Airplane Production Costs
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 197–198.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057274
Topics:
Aircraft
Airplane Design, Manufacture, and Sales, Commercial vs. Military
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 201–205.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057275
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Design
,
Military systems
,
Sales
,
Military aircraft
The Construction and Operation of Gliders
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 209–212.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057276
Topics:
Construction
,
Licensing
,
Maintenance
,
Optical quality control
Some Improvements in Wind-Tunnel Balances Made Possible by Use of Vacuum Tubes
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 217–222.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057278
Topics:
Vacuum
,
Wind tunnels
,
Design
,
Engines
,
Motors
Design and Manufacture of Airplanes From the Point of View of Low Production Costs
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 225–228.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057279
High-Performance Gasoline Aircraft Engine: Its Problems of Fuel, Oil, and Materials of Cylinder Construction
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 233–247.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057282
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Aircraft engines
,
Construction
,
Cylinders
,
Fuel oils
,
Fuels
,
Gasoline
Aluminum Alloys for Aircraft-Engine Piston and Cylinder Heads
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 257–267.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057288
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Aluminum alloys
,
Cylinders
,
Pistons
,
Alloys
,
Heat treating (Metalworking)
,
Stability
,
Temperature
Fire-Prevention Problems
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 273–278.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057292
Topics:
Fire prevention
,
Aircraft
,
Fire
,
Design
,
Governments
,
Military systems
The Problem of the Propeller With Minimum Loss of Energy
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 281–283.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057296
Topics:
Energy dissipation
,
Propellers
,
Slipstream
,
Thrust
Flying Boat Design
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 285–288.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057297
The Artificial Horizon
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 289–291.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057298
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Gravity (Force)
,
Instrumentation
Air-Transport Management
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 293–298.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057299
Topics:
Commercial air transport
,
Flight
,
Inspection
,
Maintenance
,
Railroads
,
Reliability
Discussions and Closures
Discussion: “Recent Developments in Aircraft Engines” (Geisse, John H., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 21–29)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 29–30.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057229
Topics:
Aircraft engines
Discussion: “Recent Developments in Aircraft Engines” (Geisse, John H., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 21–29)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 30.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057230
Topics:
Aircraft engines
Discussion: “Recent Developments in Aircraft Engines” (Geisse, John H., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 21–29)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 30.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057231
Topics:
Aircraft engines
Discussion: “Recent Developments in Aircraft Engines” (Geisse, John H., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 21–29)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 30–31.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057232
Topics:
Aircraft engines
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Recent Developments in Aircraft Engines’” (1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 29–31)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 31.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057233
Topics:
Aircraft
Discussion: “The Aircraft Diesel Engine” (Griffith, Leigh M., and Vincent, Edward T., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 33–43)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 43.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057235
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Diesel engines
Discussion: “The Aircraft Diesel Engine” (Griffith, Leigh M., and Vincent, Edward T., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 33–43)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 43–44.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057236
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Diesel engines
Discussion: “The Aircraft Diesel Engine” (Griffith, Leigh M., and Vincent, Edward T., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 33–43)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 44–46.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057237
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Diesel engines
Discussion: “The Aircraft Diesel Engine” (Griffith, Leigh M., and Vincent, Edward T., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 33–43)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 46–47.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057238
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Diesel engines
Discussion: “The Aircraft Diesel Engine” (Griffith, Leigh M., and Vincent, Edward T., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 33–43)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 47–48.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057239
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Diesel engines
Closure to “Discussions of ‘The Aircraft Diesel Engine’” (1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 43–48)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 48–49.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057240
Discussion: “Factors in the Design of Commercial Airplanes” (Porter, Charles Talbot, 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 53–55)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 55.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057242
Discussion: “Factors in the Design of Commercial Airplanes” (Porter, Charles Talbot, 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 53–55)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 55–56.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057243
Discussion: “Installation of Air-Cooled Radial Engines” (Taylor, P. B., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 85–92)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 92–93.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057250
Topics:
Engines
Closure to “Discussion of ‘Installation of Air-Cooled Radial Engines’” (1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 92–93)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 93–94.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057251
Discussion: “All-Metal Airplane Construction” (Beall, Wellwood E., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 95–98)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 98.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057253
Topics:
Aircraft
,
Construction
,
Metals
Discussion: “Silencing the Airplane” (Dryden, H. L., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 107–110)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 110–111.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057256
Topics:
Aircraft
Discussion: “Airplane Servicing From the Operator’s Point of View” (Marshall, Richard C., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 131–135)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 135–136.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057260
Topics:
Aircraft
Discussion: “Airplane Servicing From the Operator’s Point of View” (Marshall, Richard C., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 131–135)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 136–137.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057261
Topics:
Aircraft
Discussion: “Vibration Characteristics of Aircraft-Engine Crankshafts: Report on a Series of Tests in Which a Recording Torsiometer Was Used” (Prescott, Ford L., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 139–149)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 149–150.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057263
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Vibration
Discussion: “Vibration Characteristics of Aircraft-Engine Crankshafts: Report on a Series of Tests in Which a Recording Torsiometer Was Used” (Prescott, Ford L., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 139–149)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 150.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057264
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Vibration
Discussion: “Vibration Characteristics of Aircraft-Engine Crankshafts: Report on a Series of Tests in Which a Recording Torsiometer Was Used” (Prescott, Ford L., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 139–149)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 150.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057265
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Vibration
Discussion: “Vibration Characteristics of Aircraft-Engine Crankshafts: Report on a Series of Tests in Which a Recording Torsiometer Was Used” (Prescott, Ford L., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 139–149)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 150–151.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057266
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Vibration
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Vibration Characteristics of Aircraft-Engine Crankshafts: Report on a Series of Tests in Which a Recording Torsiometer Was Used’” (1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 149–151)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 151–152.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057267
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Vibration
Discussion: “Metallizing the Airplane” (Thaden, H. V., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 167–170)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 170–172.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057271
Topics:
Aircraft
Discussion: “The Construction and Operation of Gliders” (Budwig, Gilbert G., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 209–212)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 212–213.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057277
Topics:
Construction
Discussion: “Design and Manufacture of Airplanes From the Point of View of Low Production Costs” (Hardy, Russell F., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 225–228)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 228–229.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057280
Discussion: “High-Performance Gasoline Aircraft Engine: Its Problems of Fuel, Oil, and Materials of Cylinder Construction” (Heron, S. D., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 233–247)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 247–249.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057283
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Construction
,
Cylinders
,
Fuel oils
,
Gasoline
Discussion: “High-Performance Gasoline Aircraft Engine: Its Problems of Fuel, Oil, and Materials of Cylinder Construction” (Heron, S. D., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 233–247)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 249–250.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057284
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Construction
,
Cylinders
,
Fuel oils
,
Gasoline
Discussion: “High-Performance Gasoline Aircraft Engine: Its Problems of Fuel, Oil, and Materials of Cylinder Construction” (Heron, S. D., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 233–247)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 250–251.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057285
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Construction
,
Cylinders
,
Fuel oils
,
Gasoline
Discussion: “High-Performance Gasoline Aircraft Engine: Its Problems of Fuel, Oil, and Materials of Cylinder Construction” (Heron, S. D., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 233–247)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 251–253.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057286
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Construction
,
Cylinders
,
Fuel oils
,
Gasoline
Discussion: “High-Performance Gasoline Aircraft Engine: Its Problems of Fuel, Oil, and Materials of Cylinder Construction” (Heron, S. D., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 233–247)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 253.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057287
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Construction
,
Cylinders
,
Fuel oils
,
Gasoline
Discussion: “Aluminum Alloys for Aircraft-Engine Piston and Cylinder Heads” (Lyon, A. J., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 257–267)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 267–269.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057289
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Aluminum alloys
,
Cylinders
,
Pistons
Discussion: “Aluminum Alloys for Aircraft-Engine Piston and Cylinder Heads” (Lyon, A. J., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 257–267)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 269.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057290
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Aluminum alloys
,
Cylinders
,
Pistons
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Aluminum Alloys for Aircraft-Engine Piston and Cylinder Heads’” (1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 267–269)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 269.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057291
Topics:
Aircraft engines
,
Aluminum alloys
,
Cylinders
,
Pistons
Discussion: “Fire-Prevention Problems” (McCord, C. G., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 273–278)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 278–279.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057293
Topics:
Fire prevention
Discussion: “Fire-Prevention Problems” (McCord, C. G., 1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 273–278)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 279–280.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057294
Topics:
Fire prevention
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Fire-Prevention Problems’” (1930, Trans. ASME, 52(1), pp. 278–280)
Trans. ASME. January 1930, 52(1): 280.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057295
Topics:
Fire prevention