Introduction to Composite Materials
Introduction to Composite Materials
Introduction to Composite Materials
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ME 423 Polymers & Polymer <strong>Composite</strong>s 08/09<br />
Applications of <strong>Composite</strong>s<br />
Where the increased performance/reduced weight will<br />
pay for the increased cost of manufacture<br />
Ordered according <strong>to</strong> value per Kg weight saved:<br />
– Space (antennae, structures,satellite dishes etc)<br />
– Military Aircraft (wings, fuselage etc.)<br />
– Formula One (practically everything)<br />
– Civil aircraft (control surfaces, floor beams, empennage)<br />
– New civil aircraft (wings, fuselage)<br />
– Personalised protection (sports, ballistic armour)<br />
– Specialised au<strong>to</strong>motive (e.g. Lotus, Ferraris)<br />
– Wind turbine blades<br />
– Marine (yachts, offshore structures)
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