Dielectric Non-Destructive Testing of Adhesively Bonded and Composite Aircraft Structures

Abstract

This report results from a contract tasking University of Strathclyde as follows: The contractor will investigate dielectric non-destructive inspection of adhesive bonds and bonded structures in the following areas: 1) to explore the potential of dielectric measurements for the study of boron fiber/aluminum adhesive bonded structures used for in-situ repairs of aircraft; 2) to evaluate the potential of the dielectric technique to the study of carbon fiber composite/aluminum adhesive bonded structures currently used to repair damage in aircraft; 3) to explore the potential of the method by examination of real airframe structures; 4) to characterize film adhesives and the state of cure in adhesive materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 2005
Accession Number
ADA445846

Entities

People

  • Richard Pethrick

Organizations

  • University of Strathclyde

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Body Weight
  • Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Composite Materials
  • Contracts
  • Desorption
  • Fibers
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Domain
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Time Domain

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.