semi-monocoque

plural semi-monocoques · alternative semimonocoque

1. A modification of the monocoque design to include reinforcing members such as stringers or frames to increase strength while minimizing weight.

   Incredibly strong, and capable of supporting the weight of several people, the cardboard laminates operate as semi-monocoques with an intermediary plywood armature.

   2015, Beverly Russell, Eva Maddox, Farooq Ameen, Fifty Under Fifty: Innovators of the 21st Century, →ISBN, page 55

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   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

   The semi-monocoque construction provided higher strength with less weight, the aerodynamic shape required less horsepower to pull (improving gas mileage) and it provided smoother towing.

   2013, Tara Cox, Airstream: The Silver RV, →ISBN