Metal Spar/Superhybrid Shell Composite Fan Blades.

Abstract

This program was undertaken to establish the feasibility of using superhybrid materials for the manufacture and testing of large fan blades. In addition it was the objective of this program to investigate the FOD resistance of large metal spar/superhybrid fan blades. The technical effort reported herein was comprised of several elements of work, conducted in series. These elements included: (1) Preliminary blade design; (2) Detailed analysis of two selected superhybrid blade designs; (3) Manufacture of two process evaluation blades and destructive evaluation; and (4) Manufacture and whirligig testing of six prototype superhybrid blades. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA305110

Entities

People

  • C. T. Salemme
  • G. C. Murphy

Organizations

  • General Electric

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  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

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  • Birds
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction
  • Fabrication
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Geography
  • Geometry
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Laminates
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Three Dimensional
  • Turbines
  • Turbofan Engines

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