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An Assessment of the State-of-the-Art in the Design and Manufacturing of Large Composite Structures for Aerospace VehiclesThe results of an assessment of the state-of-the-art in the design and manufacturing of large composite structures are described. The focus of the assessment is on the use of polymeric matrix composite materials for large airframe structural components. such as those in commercial and military aircraft and space transportation vehicles. Applications of composite materials for large commercial transport aircraft, general aviation aircraft, rotorcraft, military aircraft. and unmanned rocket launch vehicles are reviewed. The results of the assessment of the state-of-the-art include a summary of lessons learned, examples of current practice, and an assessment of advanced technologies under development. The results of the assessment conclude with an evaluation of the future technology challenges associated with applications of composite materials to the primary structures of commercial transport aircraft and advanced space transportation vehicles.
Document ID
20010041346
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Harris, Charles E.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA United States)
Starnes, James H., Jr.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA United States)
Shuart, Mark J.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 2001
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Report/Patent Number
NASA/TM-2001-210844
NAS 1.15:210844
L-18070
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 706-85-20-01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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