Research Into the Design Technology of Advanced Composites,
Abstract
Report Objectives: Damage Tolerance-To examine the effect of flaw size and stacking sequence on fracture stress (Pressure) and mode for graphite/epoxy cylinders and to predict these fracture stresses using coupon (Flat Plate) data; and To explore possible means of selectively reinforcing composite cylinders in order to arrest crack propagation. Aeroelasticity-To study the effect of bending-torsion stiffness coupling in advanced composites, on the aeroelastic flutter and divergence behavior of unswept and forward swept wings; and To explore aeroelastic behavior of wings at high as well as low angles of attack.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADP001262
Entities
People
- John Dugundji
- Paul A. Lagace
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology