New and Proposed Composites

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Spain, R. G., author.

Conference Name:

National Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting (1966-10-03 : Los Angeles, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1966

Summary:

The general history of the use of high-performance plastic reinforced composites is traced. An example of the projected economic impact of weight savings possible through the use of composites for a commercial aircraft, and the elements and their current status of reinforced plastic composites research are presented. Projections of composite research in the next 35 years predict, in comparison to current aircraft aluminum alloys, an increase in specific strength by a factor of about 5, an increase in specific modulus by a factor of about 3, and a 300500 F increase in thermal capability. Projection for the 510 year period emphasizes that increased strength is the area of greatest potential

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Publisher Number:

660642

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license