The following advanced composite materials were evaluated for future space shuttle applications: (1) Carbon and boron fiber composites using epoxy and polyimide as resins for stringer and skin panels: (2) high pressure steel tanks where the cylindrical part is reinforced by carbon fiber; and (3) an orbiter cargo door in boron fiber and polyimide resin.


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    Title :

    European technology on composite materials


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1972-07-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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