Mechanics of Composite Materials

MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Transforming Composite Materials Education for STEM College Students

Page Numbers of Book: Page 34 - Composites in Airlines

Last Accessed: 27 September 2012

Summary: As composite materials, as well as composites structures are being understood better, they tend to find more uses into
the commercial airliners. Similar to the example given about the tail fin of the Airbus A310-300 and the significant reduction in mass
as well as number of parts needed, the ACCA's engineering team managed to cut down the required parts from 3000 to just 300. In addition to that,
assembly of the aircraft itself becomes simpler, faster and thus more efficient. Last but not least, composite materials used on the aircraft greatly enhance the corrosion resistance and fatigue strength of the structure. The aircraft has successfuly completed flights and as stated on the video, NASA and the military start showing more interest towards innovative ideas like the All Composite Cargo Aircraft.

Summary Author: Sotirios K. Chatzisavas

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