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What is the difference between monocoque construction and semi-monocoque construction in aircraft?
Can you tell me about the difference between monocoque construction and semi-monocoque construction in aircraft?
Monocoque construction refers to a structural design where the skin of the aircraft bears most of the load stresses. Semi-monocoque construction, on the other hand, is a hybrid design that combines a frame structure with the skin to distribute the stresses across the aircraft's structure.