ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF NONMETALLIC COMPOSITES.
Abstract
The characteristics of nonmetallic composites, often quite unique compared to other engineering materials, have led to a wide variety of applications of both commercial and aerospace/defense significance. During the past decade, the technology of composites, especially reinforced plastics, has been employed in the design and construction of structures and components for virtually every industry. Typical applications based on the characteristics of composites are presented. These include both industrial and aerospace/defense components. Special consideration is given to recent developments and applications such as rocket motor cases, nozzle components, heat shields, and reentry structures. Examples are also given of applications which combine metallic and nonmetallic materials to achieve attractive performance characteristics. Current limitations are briefly discussed, and present and future efforts to resolve these limitations are reviewed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0803288
Entities
People
- George Epstein
- Harold Smallen
- V. Frank Hribar
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation