Hi Folks,
I am faced with creating a large (16'x16') platform which can start flown level(horizontal), descend to be used as an acting surface and then flown to a vertical position on one or two pick points. The designer has suggested a stressed skin platform to save weight and add strength. I have not done stressed skin at this scale before and so an looking for advice. Wood frame? steel frame? deck thickness? Deck seam problems to expect or look for . . . and just "is it possible?", will the seams between the 4x8 sheets weaken the platform too much?
Need some advice!
I am faced with creating a large (16'x16') platform which can start flown level(horizontal), descend to be used as an acting surface and then flown to a vertical position on one or two pick points. The designer has suggested a stressed skin platform to save weight and add strength. I have not done stressed skin at this scale before and so an looking for advice. Wood frame? steel frame? deck thickness? Deck seam problems to expect or look for . . . and just "is it possible?", will the seams between the 4x8 sheets weaken the platform too much?
Need some advice!