Potential of Composite Materials in Surface Transportation Applications,

Abstract

This study addresses the different issues associated with materials substitution with fiber-reinforced composites in surface transportation vehicles, and identifies pertinent, 'high risk' R & D areas having payoff in the far term. Initially, a brief summary of the various materials and processes, and prototype development programs is presented. Subsequently, factors inhibiting the use of composites are listed and finally, future R & D areas are delineated. No attempt has been made to perform an exhaustive study and cover every aspect and activity in this technology area. This is due primarily to the limited scope of this effort and to the vastness of the field. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 16, 1982
Accession Number
ADA305779

Entities

People

  • Satish V. Kulkarni

Organizations

  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Energy Conservation
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymers
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Plastics
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Resins
  • Thermoplastic Resins

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design