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Definition of monocoques in English English dictionary
- plural of monocoque
- monocoque
- A structure design in which the frame and body are built as a single integrated structure
- monocoque
- French word (one shell) describing the single-unit construction of a modern racing car chassis, which basically needs to protect the driver in case of crashes
- monocoque
- An aircraft or motor vehicle design in which the frame and body are built as a single integrated structure
- monocoque
- A type of construction, as of an aluminum aircraft fuselage or rocket body, in which all or most of the stresses are carried by the skin Sometimes used to describe the unit-body method of automobile construction where the engine, drive train and body are assembled as a unit, without the incorporation of a frame or chassis
- monocoque
- This means the entire skate (boot and runners) is manufacturered in one solid piece This can produce a lot more stiffness in the skate, which may or may not be good, depending on your skating style and purpose
- monocoque
- Type of aircraft fuselage in which all or most of the loads are taken by the skin
- monocoque
- A form of fuselage construction with rounded exterior and very little internal structure in which the skin carries virtually all stresses
- monocoque
- A Body structure that derives its strength and rigidity from unitized construction, rather than a framework of thick members
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- A method of aircraft construction created in the 1930s Previous aircraft construction used a tubular frame skeleton for the structure of the of the fuselage Monocoque construction uses the aircraft's skin for structure Most aircraft today use monocoque construction
- monocoque
- A type of body structure that derives its strength and rigidity from the use of thin, carefully shaped and joined panels, rather than from a framework of thick members Also called "unit" or unitized construction
- monocoque
- This means the entire skate (boot & runners) is manufactured in one solid piece This can produce a lot more stiffness in the skate, which may or may not be good, depending on your skating style & purpose
- monocoque
- The single-piece tub in which the cockpit is located, with the engine fixed behind it and the front suspension on either side at the front
- monocoque
- A structure, such as a bicycle frame, built as a hollow shell, without an interior framework The strength of a monocoque structure comes from the shell alone Monocoque bicycle frames are uncommon, but have been made from carbon fiber and from formed sheet aluminum
- monocoque
- A fuselage is monocoque when its external surface actually provides some of the strength The fuselage is usually made from plywood or metal and doesn't need internal support - thus saving weight "Stressed skin" means the same thing Press 'Back' to return
- monocoque
- {i} (Automative) type of of vehicle construction in which the body is united with the frame and machinery; type of construction in which the outer layer absorbs all or most of the stress
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Etymology
[ 'mä-n&-"kOk, -"kä ] (noun.) 1913. French, from mon- + coque shell, probably from Latin coccum kermes; more at COCOON.Resimler
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