Develop and Demonstrate Manufacturing Processes for Fabricating Graphite Filament Reinforced Polymide (Gr/PI) Composite Structural Elements.

Abstract

One approach for increasing the efficiency of future reusable space vehicles involves the use of lightweight, elevated temperature resistant structural materials. One of the most promising materials for this application is graphite filament reinforced polyimide matrix composites.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA301374

Entities

People

  • V. A. Chase

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesive Bonding
  • Adhesives
  • Body Weight
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Composite Materials
  • Fabrication
  • Flexural Strength
  • Graphitic Materials
  • High Pressure
  • Internal Pressure
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Space