A torsion box consists of two skins applied to a core material, usually a grid or framework of some kind. The torsion box functions as a beam, but is considerably lighter than a solid beam of the same size without losing much strength. Torsion boxes are used in the construction of
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Box — describes a variety of containers and receptacles. When no specific shape is described, a typical rectangular box may be expected. Nevertheless, a box may have a horizontal cross section that is square, elongated, round or oval; sloped or domed… … Wikipedia
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Schleicher ASK 13 — NOTOC The ASK 13 is a two seater glider that was built by Alexander Schleicher. It was and still is widely used for ab initio training of glider pilots.In 1965 Rudolf Kaiser continued development of the two seated Ka 2 and Schleicher Ka 7 by… … Wikipedia
