Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The use of composite materials to selectively reinforce metallic structures provides a low-cost way to reduce weight and a means of minimizing the risks usually associated with the introduction of new materials. An overview is presented of the NASA Langley Research Center programs to identify the advantages and to develop the potential of the selective reinforcement approach to the use of composites. These programs have shown that selective reinforcement provides excellent strength and stiffness improvements to metallic structures. Significant weight savings can be obtained in a cost effective manner. Flight service programs which have been initiated to validate further the merits of selective reinforcement are described.
Keywords:
AIRCRAFT
Type:
NASA-TM-X-71939
,
AGARD Symp. on Impact of Composite Mater. on Aerospace Vehicles and Propulsion Systems; Sep 20, 1972 - Sep 22, 1972; Toulouse
Format:
application/pdf
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