R100 calculations

BNW/BB3/5

23-09-1929 - 19-12-1925

Reports, notes, drawings and memos about development of the R100. Includes: - Internal memos addressed to Barnes Wallis - 12 page report entitled ‘The design of transverse frames’ - Nine page report entitled ‘Stressing of rigid airship R100’ - A number of blueprint drawings and figures - Notes and drawings about longitudinal girders - Three page report of modifications to the strength of R100, dated 27 September 1926 - Report on tests on variable gear held on 11 April 1928 - Report on deflections of the zeppelin tail structure - Three page report on deflated gasbag loads in R100 transverse frames - Three page report on R100 apertures in the outer cover and accompanying figure drawings - Notes on factors of safety in the passenger coach structure - 18 page summary of tests carried out at Leeds university, dated 16 May 1928 - Handwritten drawings and calculations

1 file

English

Science Museum, London

Open Access

Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions

BNW Box 10