How was the Hindenburg constructed?

Answer 1

There are 2 first class websites that describe the innovations that went into designing the Hindenburg. They contain excellent diagrams and descriptions. You'll find a wealth of information there.

But in short, here's the briefest description offered by The Hindenburg: Titanic of the Sky:

"Her framework was fabricated of a light and sturdy alloy known as duralumin. Sixteen gas cells where positioned throughout the length of the gigantic ship. A fireproof Gelatin solution coated each gas cell against potentially permeating hydrogen gas.

Unlike other rigid airships that Zeppelin created, the Hindenburg would carry all passengers inside her hull control car, instead of from a protruding gondola section. The control car was secured to the underside of theHindenburg's body, which broke up the streamline effect of the remainder of the airship, and comprised three main compartments: control room/bridge, navigation room and observation area. German engineers also constructed a radio room above the control car. For safety purposes, an alternate control area was positioned in the interior of the lower vertical fin.

With a length of 803.8 feet, a diameter of 135.1 feet (7,063,000 cubic feet of hydrogen gas volume), and weighing approximately 242 tons, the Hindenburgrequired massive engine power to ply the sky. Four 16-cylinder Diesel engines were positioned in a staggered arrangement, two per side. Each Mercedes Benz engine was capable of 1,300 horse power at take-off; subsiding to about 850 horse power for cruising speeds."

Answer 2

Hindenburg was created from the words Hind, En and Burg