Review of low speed aerofoil and finite wing aerodynamics, aerofoil stall characteristics, approximate methods for obtaining wing lift distributions, wing stall characteristics. Calculation of wing shear force, bending moment and torsional load distributions. Structural design and analysis philosophies, material design allowables, reserve factors, construction principles, fail-safe, safe-life philosophies. Design of structural components for ultimate failure and fatigue life estimation, including cumulative fatigue. Fasteners and structural joints.