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National Aviation History Month: NIST Tests Airplane Wheels
During WWI airplanes landed on wheels much the same as those found on a bicycle. Because these wheels were subjected to severe stresses when landing on rough ground, NIST conducted radial compression and side thrust tests on various wheel designs to help develop wheels suitable for airplane use.
Released November 23, 2016