The advantages of the use of composite materials in structural applications have been identified in numerous engineering studies. Technology development programs are underway to correct known deficiencies and to provide needed improvements. However, in the final analysis, flight service programs are necessary to develop broader acceptance of, and confidence in, any new class of materials such as composites. Such flight programs, initiated by NASA Langley Research Center, will be reviewed in the proposed paper. These programs, which include the selectively reinforced metal and the all-composite concepts applied to both secondary and primary aircraft structural components, will be described and current status will be indicated.
Service evaluation of aircraft composite structural components
National Technical Conference ; 1973 ; Kiamesha Lake, NY
1973-01-01
Miscellaneous
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English
Smart composite patches for repairing aircraft structural components
Tema Archive | 2006
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