Shawn Li's RV-7 Building Log

Wing

10-29-2011: FEM model of the wing - 4 hrs

10-30-2011: FEM model of the wing - 3 hrs

10-31-2011: FEM model of the wing - 3 hrs

11-16-2011: Run fuel tank model for 1g down load - 126 lbs force on bottom surface, maximum force on any bolts is about 47 lbs for 1g.

Force on Inboard Flap Rib to Skin Rivets

Analysis showed it will ok to use MK-319-BS rivets. Analysis is here. Reference for flap load calculation is here.