Multidimensional Reinforced Plastic Composites for Nosetips and Heatshields.
Abstract
The state-of-the-art in application of multidimensional reinforced plastic composites to reentry vehicle nosetips and heatshields is reviewed. Fabrication methods, materials selection and evaluation are discussed. Comparisons are made between competing concepts in terms of manufacturing problems, properties and limitations. Emphasis is placed on orthogonal and interwoven arrangements of quartz and carbon fiber composites with cured resin binders and pyrolyzed resin binders. The application of high modulus graphite fibers in integrated structure/heatshield composites is discussed. Problems in the design and fabrication of attachments to other structural components are reviewed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 20, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0512536
Entities
People
- S. L. Channon
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation