Joe Polenek wrote:
>
> I'm thinking of taking several left-over urethane foam pieces and gluing
> them together as per the "foam glue joint" method described on page 2-2 of
> the plans to make a larger sheet that I can use for a bulkhead. I figure if
> a foam glue joint is structurally good enough for the fuselage sides, then
> it should be fine for a bulkhead, provided it's done properly. Can anybody
> think of a good reason why this shouldn't be done?
Not I.
Seems to me that all the bulkheads are in sheer, not compression or
deflection. Considering that the wing core is glued together, you
should be in good company.
But are you sure it's worth the time and trouble?
Pat
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