Method for making fiber-reinforced composite structure relies on heating and differential thermal expansion to provide temperature and pressure necessary to develop full strength, without having to place structure in large, expensive autoclave. Layers of differentially expanding material squeeze fiber-reinforce composite between them when heated. Method suitable for such cylindrical structures as pressure vessels and tanks. Used for both resin-matrix and metal-matrix composites.


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    Title :

    Making Large Composite Vessels Without Autoclaves


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    Publication date :

    1989-09-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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