摘要 |
A monocoque joint (30) for joining panels having a first skin portion (32) having a first exterior surface and a first interior surface, a second skin portion (34) having a second exterior surface and a second interior surface, a plurality of web sections (40, 41, 42, 43), each of the web sections being in communication with the first interior surface and the second interior surface, the web sections and the first and second interior surfaces defining a plurality of core regions (44, 45, 46), and first and second tapered flange sections (48, 49) disposed on opposing ends of the joint. The first and second flange sections (48, 49) are formed integrally with the first and second skin portions and are adapted to receive preformed panels (50, 52). The joint (30) provides a substantially continuous integral load path whereby when the first and second flange sections are operatively attached to preformed panels and subjected to a load, the load is substantially uniformly transmitted to the panels. |