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 />
Issues in Aerospace<br />
• <strong>Composite</strong>s manufacturing processes still not au<strong>to</strong>mated<br />
sufficiently<br />
• How will single-aisle replacements (Boeing 737 & Airbus A-<br />
320 family) be made in composites (60 A/C per month each) ?<br />
• <strong>Composite</strong>s don’t fatigue or corrode like aluminium (great!)<br />
• Damage <strong>to</strong>lerance seen <strong>to</strong> be a problem (CF / epoxy)<br />
- developments in thermoplastics<br />
- fibre / metal laminates<br />
• Cost….Cost……Cost
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