aluminum-clad airship

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• Metal-clad airship — Metal clad airships are airships which utilize a very thin, airtight metal envelope, rather than the usual rubber coated fabric envelope. The shell may be either internally braced as with the designs of David Schwarz,[1] or monocoque as in the… …   Wikipedia

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• building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… …   Universalium

• flight, history of — ▪ aviation Introduction  development of heavier than air flying machines. Important landmarks and events along the way to the invention of the airplane include an understanding of the dynamic reaction of lifting surfaces (or wings), building… …   Universalium