Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) of Advanced Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

Abstract

Fiber reinforced polymer composite materials continue to be used in a large number of applications ranging from aerospace to automotive, industrial and consumer products. The high stiffness-to-weight ratio, low electromagnetic reflectance, and the ability to embed sensors and actuators have made fiber reinforced composites an attractive alternative construction material for primary aircraft structures. In many other cases fiber reinforced polymer composite materials are being developed and used to replace metal components, in particular in corrosive environments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA395598

Entities

People

  • George A. Matzkanin
  • H. T. Yolken
  • Jill E. Bartel

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymers
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Micromechanics
  • Plastics
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • X-Ray Computed Tomography

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.

Technology Areas

  • Space