Experimental Evaluation of StRATUS (Preprint)

Abstract

Steel Reinforced Advanced Thin Unitized Structure (StRATUS) is a new hybrid laminate concept composed of carbon fiber composite sandwiched between thin layers of stainless steel. As a hybrid composite laminate combining layers of monolithic steel alloy and a graphite reinforced polymer matrix composite, StRATUS exhibits the potential advantages of both materials. The overall goal of this effort is to develop, analyze and demonstrate innovative structural concepts of StRATUS hybrid material to enhance the durability and damage tolerance capability of aircraft structures. Specific objectives include understanding the effects of impact damage on the hybrid composite laminates and using this knowledge to improve and optimize the StRATUS design concept.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA600938

Entities

People

  • Michael A. Falugi

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Composite Materials
  • Fibers
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Impact Tests
  • Laminates
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Stainless Steel
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Powder metallurgy of Titanium alloys.