semi-monocoque

English

Alternative forms

• semimonocoque

Etymology

From semi- +‎ monocoque.

Noun

semi-monocoque (plural semi-monocoques)

1. A modification of the monocoque design to include reinforcing members such as stringers or frames to increase strength while minimizing weight.
   • 2012, Pedro M.G.P. Moreira, Lucas F. M. da Silva, Paulo M.S.T. de Castro, Structural Connections for Lightweight Metallic Structures, →ISBN, page 241:

     Semi-monocoque is the most popular type of structure used in aircraft nowadays, composed of a long tube shape with a large number of longitudinal reinforcements (stringers) and circumferential reinforcements (frames) which carry all stresses .

   • 2013, Tara Cox, Airstream: The Silver RV, →ISBN:

     The semi-monocoque construction provided higher strength with less weight, the aerodynamic shape required less horsepower to pull (improving gas mileage) and it provided smoother towing.

   • 2015, Beverly Russell, Eva Maddox, Farooq Ameen, Fifty Under Fifty: Innovators of the 21st Century, →ISBN, page 55:

     Incredibly strong, and capable of supporting the weight of several people, the cardboard laminates operate as semi-monocoques with an intermediary plywood armature.