The Structural Design Manual Vol 2 from the McDonnell Douglas Corporation is a comprehensive engineering resource covering detailed design, analysis of mechanical fasteners, and structural components like lugs and fittings to ensure airframe integrity. It provides standardized procedures for structural analysis, including damage tolerance, environmental loads, and adhesive bonding methods. For more details, visit Scribd . Structural Design Vol. II | PDF - Scribd
In the 1980s, MDC was transitioning to carbon fiber (on the AV-8B Harrier II and F-15E). Volume 2 includes rare hybrid analysis—aluminum-to-composite joint design—that is often poorly documented in modern handbooks. The Structural Design Manual Vol 2 from the