Analytical and Experimental Investigation of Aircraft Metal Structures Reinforced With Filamentary Composites. Phase 3: Major Component Development.
Abstract
Analytical and experimental investigations, performed to establish the feasibility of reinforcing metal aircraft structures with advanced filamentary composites, are reported. Aluminum boron epoxy and titanium boron epoxy were used in the design and manufacture of three major structural components. The components evaluated were representative of subsonic aircraft fuselage and window belt panels and supersonic aircraft compression panels. Both unidirectional and multidirectional reinforcement concepts were employed. Blade penetration, axial compression and inplane shear tests were conducted. Composite reinforced structural components designed to realistic airframe structural criteria demonstrated the potential for significant weight savings while maintaining strength, stability, and damage containment properties of all metal components designed to meet the same criteria.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- ADA301761
Entities
People
- J. E. Mccarty
- L. L. Bryson
Organizations
- Boeing