A method comprises embedding tear straps in a metal aircraft structure having a fully formed contour and thickness. The tear straps include strips of fibers that are substantially stronger and stiffer than the metal aircraft structure. The fibers are embedded beneath at least one surface of the metal aircraft structure via ultrasonic consolidation.


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    Title :

    EMBEDDED TEAR STRAPS IN METAL STRUCTURES


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    Publication date :

    2016-10-27


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B23K Löten , SOLDERING OR UNSOLDERING / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge



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