The Grand Designers: The Evolution of the Airplane in the 20th Century

ISBN-13: 9780521817875 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 314 str.

John D. Anderson Jr

Opis

Examines the historical development of the conceptual design process of the airplane through six case studies.

Recenzje

'The Grand Designers is an approachable and informative study for anyone interested in the history of technical design, iconic British and American aircraft, and the development of aeronautical engineering.' Marc J. Alsina, Technology and Culture

Spis treści

1. Introduction: before the beginning; 2. The beginning: the Wright Brothers and their design process; 3. Setting the gold standard: the design methodology of Frank Barnwell; 4. Products of the first design revolution: Arthur Raymond and the DC-3; 5. Design for speed: R. J. Mitchell and the Spitfire; 6. Design perfection: Edgar Schmued and the P-51 Mustang; 7. Defying the limits: the jet airplane, the second design revolution, and Kelly Johnson; 8. Airplane design and the grand designers: the end game; Appendices; References and notes; Index.