Repair Options for Airframes

Abstract

This paper discusses structural life enhancement techniques along with the state-of-practice methods of repairing metallic and composite structures. Applications of advanced repair methods such as composite patch repair of cracked metallic structures are discussed. Available computer codes for designing repairs are briefly described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADP010767

Entities

People

  • Mohan M. Ratwani

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Composite Materials
  • Composite Structures
  • Damage Tolerance
  • Fuselages
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Spars
  • Stress Waves
  • Stresses
  • Structural Components
  • Transport Aircraft

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  • Reinforced Composite Materials
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