S-3A Graphite/Epoxy Spoiler Development Program. Volume 1.

Abstract

The S-3A spoiler is designed as a cost competitive lightweight replacement for the metal spoiler, and is fit and functionally interchangeable with the existing part. The spoiler is of snadwich construction with graphite/epoxy faces and non-metallic core. The component was assembled by co-curing the wet laminate faces and HRP core. Sructural analysis and design of the composite spolier was based on existing criteria and load requirements as specified for production components. Design verification and manufacturing development tests were conducted to predict structural capability and solve manufacturing problems encountered during fabrication. The compoenent is deflection critical and sizing was based on this consideration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA032816

Entities

People

  • E. G. Blosser
  • J. E. Littlefield
  • J. E. Madorin
  • J. F. Bradshaw
  • O. E. Dhonau

Organizations

  • Vought

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Composite Materials
  • Elastic Properties
  • Fabrication
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Sandwich Panels
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Metallurgy
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Software Engineering