- •Foreword
- •Foreword to First Edition
- •Contributors
- •Preface
- •A.1 Piezoelectric Materials
- •A.3 Optical Fiber Sensors
- •A.4 Electrorheological Fluids
- •A.5 Magnetostrictive Materials
- •A.6 Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems
- •A.7 Comparison Of Actuators
- •References
- •Index
- •1. Introduction and Overview
- •1.1 General
- •1.3 High-Performance Fiber Composite Concepts
- •1.4 Fiber Reinforcements
- •1.5 Matrices
- •References
- •Bibliography
- •2. Basic Principles of Fiber Composite Materials
- •2.1 Introduction to Fiber Composite Systems
- •2.3 Micromechanics
- •2.4 Elastic Constants
- •2.5 Micromechanics Approach to Strength
- •2.6 Simple Estimate of Compressive Strength
- •References
- •3. Fibers for Polymer-Matrix Composites
- •3.1 Overview
- •3.3 Carbon Fibers
- •3.4 Boron Fibers
- •3.5 Silicon Carbide
- •3.6 Aramid Fibers
- •3.7 Orientated Polyethylene Fibers
- •3.8 Dry Fiber Forms
- •References
- •4. Polymeric Matrix Materials
- •4.1 Introduction
- •4.2 Thermoset and Thermoplastic Polymer Matrix Materials
- •4.3 Thermosetting Resin Systems
- •4.4 Thermoplastic Systems
- •References
- •5. Component Form and Manufacture
- •5.1 Introduction
- •5.2 Outline of General Laminating Procedures
- •5.5 Filament Winding
- •5.7 Process Modelling
- •5.8 Tooling
- •References
- •6. Structural Analysis
- •6.1 Overview
- •6.2 Laminate Theory
- •6.3 Stress Concentration and Edge Effects
- •6.4 Failure Theories
- •6.7 Buckling
- •6.8 Summary
- •References
- •7. Mechanical Property Measurement
- •7.1 Introduction
- •7.2 Coupon Tests
- •7.3 Laboratory Simulation of Environmental Effects
- •7.4 Measurement of Residual Strength
- •7.5 Measurement of Interlaminar Fracture Energy
- •References
- •8. Properties of Composite Systems
- •8.1 Introduction
- •8.3 Boron Fiber Composite Systems
- •8.4 Aramid Fiber Composite Systems
- •8.6 Properties of Laminates
- •References
- •9. Joining of Composite Structures
- •9.1 Introduction
- •9.2 Comparison Between Mechanically Fastened and Adhesively Bonded Joints
- •9.3 Adhesively Bonded Joints
- •9.4 Mechanically Fastened Joints
- •References
- •10. Repair Technology
- •10.1 Introduction
- •10.2 Assessment of the Need to Repair
- •10.3 Classification of Types of Structure
- •10.4 Repair Requirements
- •10.6 Patch Repairs: General Considerations
- •10.7 Bonded Patch Repairs
- •10.9 Application Technology: In Situ Repairs
- •10.10 Bolted Repairs
- •References
- •11. Quality Assurance
- •11.1 Introduction
- •11.2 Quality Control
- •11.3 Cure Monitoring
- •References
- •12. Aircraft Applications and Design Issues
- •12.1 Overview
- •12.2 Applications of Glass-Fiber Composites
- •12.3 Current Applications
- •12.4 Design Considerations
- •12.7 A Value Engineering Approach to the Use of Composite Materials
- •12.8 Conclusion
- •References
- •13. Airworthiness Considerations For Airframe Structures
- •13.1 Overview
- •13.2 Certification of Airframe Structures
- •13.3 The Development of Design Allowables
- •13.4 Demonstration of Static Strength
- •13.5 Demonstration of Fatigue Strength
- •13.6 Demonstration of Damage Tolerance
- •13.7 Assessment of the Impact Damage Threat
- •References
- •14. Three-Dimensionally Reinforced Preforms and Composites
- •14.1 Introduction
- •14.2 Stitching
- •14.3 Z-Pinning
- •14.6 Knitting
- •14.8 Conclusion
- •References
- •15. Smart Structures
- •15.1 Introduction
- •15.2 Engineering Approaches
- •15.3 Selected Applications and Demonstrators
- •References
- •16. Knowledge-Based Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, and Finite Element Analysis
- •16.2 Finite Element Modelling of Composite Structures
- •16.3 Finite Element Solution Process
- •16.4 Element Types
- •16.5 Finite Element Modelling of Composite Structures
- •16.6 Implementation
- •References
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There is also an issue in relation to the disposal of composite material waste. Metal waste has some residual sale value and can be recycled. This is not currently the position with most composite materials.
12.8Conclusion
There is an increasing amount of applications for composite materials in aircraft structures; however, their very different properties from traditional metallic materials need to be thoroughly understood to produce a satisfactory design. The increasing scrutiny of costs means that careful consideration must be given to the total cost of ownership before deciding on a particular application.
In the aerospace industry, companies do not have full freedom to choose the materials to be used in a particular design. The costs of testing and analysis needed to qualify a new material are high, and this can lead to an impasse, even where lower-cost or higher-performance possibilities emerge.
As indicated, material costs typical for airframe alloys can be significantly lower than for composite materials. Further, metal products can be produced by automated processes with minimal quality assurance testing required, thus reducing the labor cost of manufacture. Many composites manufacturing processes remain labor intensive and require extensive non-destructive testing, therefore process cost issues are also critical to broader composite structure applications and usage.
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