Aeronautics

Aeronautics

The branch of science that deals with flight aerodynamics and with the operation of all types of aircraft.

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Aeronautics

A method of joining metals by melting them and allowing the molten metal from the two pieces to flow together. The heat used to melt the metal is provided by burning a mixture of fuel gas and oxygen. ...

welding

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of joining pieces of metal by fusion. The pieces to be joined are placed next to each other, and the surfaces between the two pieces are melted and allowed to flow together. The heat used to ...

braze welding

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of joining pieces of metal by wetting their surfaces with a molten brass alloy. The brass rod used for braze welding melts at a temperature above 800°F, but below the melting temperature of ...

dovetailing

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of joining pieces of wood to form the sides of a box or drawer. The ends of one piece of wood are cut with triangular-shaped cutouts that look like the spread-out tail of a dove. These ...

capacitive coupling

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of joining stages of electronic circuits with capacitors. Capacitors isolate the stages with regard to DC, but allow them to operate at the same AC potential.

friction welding

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of joining thermoplastic materials by rubbing the mating surfaces together while applying a large amount of pressure. Heat caused by the friction softens the material, and the pressure fuses ...

butt fusion

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of joining two pieces of thermoplastic material. Butt fusion is done by heating the ends of the two pieces until they are in a molten state and forcing them together before they cool and ...