Composite materials are becoming more important in the construction of aerospace structures. Aircraft parts made from composite materials, such as fairings, spoilers, and flight controls, were developed during the 1960s for their weight savings over aluminum parts. New generation large aircraft are designed with all composite fuselage and wing structures, and the repair of these advanced composite materials requires an in-depth knowledge of composite structures, materials, and tooling. The primary advantages of composite materials are their high strength, relatively low weight, and corrosion resistance.
- Composite Structures – Laminated Structures
- Composite Structures – Fiber Forms and Types of Fiber
- Composite Structures – Matrix Materials
- Composite Structures – Miscellaneous
- Sandwich Structures
- Manufacturing and In-Service Damage
- Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) of Composites
- Composite Repairs – Layup and Vacuum Bag Materials
- Composite Repairs – Heat Sources (Part One)
- Composite Repairs – Heat Sources (Part Two)
- Composite Repairs – Types of Layups
- Composite Repairs – Layup Process
- Composite Repairs – Miscellaneous
- Composite Honeycomb Sandwich Repairs
- Composite Honeycomb Sandwich Repairs – Solid Laminates (Part One)
- Composite Honeycomb Sandwich Repairs – Solid Laminates (Part Two)
- Composite Honeycomb Sandwich Repairs – Solid Laminates (Part Three)
- Composite Honeycomb Sandwich Repairs – Solid Laminates (Part Four)
- Composite Honeycomb Sandwich Repairs – Fasteners Used with Composite Laminates
- Composite Honeycomb Sandwich Repairs – Machining Processes and Equipment (Part One)
- Composite Honeycomb Sandwich Repairs – Machining Processes and Equipment (Part Two)
- Composite Honeycomb Sandwich Repairs – Repair Safety
- Transparent Plastics (Part One)
- Transparent Plastics (Part Two)
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