Bending and Torsional stiffness of Hat/Omega stringer

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The discussion focuses on calculating the bending and torsional stiffness of Hat/Omega stringers used in fuselage panels, specifically made from aluminum. Participants recommend consulting basic strength of materials textbooks for foundational knowledge on these calculations. Key concepts include the mechanical properties of aluminum and the geometric considerations of stringer design. Understanding these principles is essential for accurate stiffness calculations in aerospace engineering applications.

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  • Basic strength of materials principles
  • Mechanical properties of aluminum
  • Geometric properties of Hat/Omega stringers
  • Fundamentals of structural analysis
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Hallo Engineers,
I am a little bit confused here and i need some guidance.
Can any of you educate me on how to calculate the Bending and Torsional stiffness of a Hat/Omega stringer attached on a plate to form a fuselage panel?..You can also recommend to me a book where it is clearly described so that i can get in-depth with the topic.
The material is Aluminium by the way.
Thank you guys in advance, i will really appreciate the help.
 
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Well, what do you know about strength of materials? These calculations are covered in any basic strength of materials text.
 

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