Development of an Advanced Fan Blade Containment System

Abstract

The objective of this fan blade containment study was to investigate potential weight savings using a ceramic-based blade containment system. Technology developed to provide light-weight armor for aircraft and aircrew members has shown that systems using ceramics (Al2O3, SiC, and B4C) are more weight efficient than metals (steel, titanium, and aluminum), or polymer fibers (fiberglass and Kevlar). The study consists of three primary sub-tasks: 1. Design a ceramic-based fan blade containment system to achieve the maximum possible weight effectiveness. 2. Compare the ceramic containment system with current metal and Kevlar systems to quantify the potential weight improvement and corresponding cost impact. 3. Develop a test plan, including the design of test fixtures and test articles to allow verification of improved weight effectiveness of ceramic-based systems. (rrh)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA215717

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  • Alan D. Lane

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  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Engines
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fan Blades
  • Geometry
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Military Aircraft
  • Regression Analysis
  • Turbines
  • Turbofan Engines
  • Turbojet Engines

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