The “Mass of Elevator Ribs” in aircraft design refers to the total mass of the rib structures that provide support and shape to the elevator control surface. Elevator ribs are essential components that maintain the shape and integrity of the elevator. Here’s the formula, definition, and SI unit for the Mass of Elevator Ribs:
Formula for Mass of Elevator Ribs: The Mass of Elevator Ribs is determined by measuring the mass of all the individual rib structures that make up the elevator. Mathematically, it can be expressed as:
- Mass of Elevator Ribs: The total mass of all wing ribs, typically measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb).
- Mass of Elevator Rib 1, Elevator Rib 2, … Elevator Rib N: The individual masses of each specific wing rib component.