May 2005 Issue
May 2005
Features
Featured articles from the May 2005 issue of CompositesWorld
Autoclavable foam core resists bucking and shortens production cycle on launch vehicle interstage
The February 26 launch of the Multi-functional Transport Satellite-1 Replacement (MTSAT-1R) communications satellite in Japan was successfully accomplished by the H-IIA No. 7 launch vehicle, developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The H-IIA is Japan's heavy rocket, first launched in 2001. Many of
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Composite fan blade containment case
Innovative use of carbon-fiber braid yields a ductile structure that resists blade impact.
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Current compression test methods
Dr. Don Adams discusses the test methods and fixtures currently available to test the compressive strength of composites.
Read MoreFilament winding with large tow carbon fiber
Machine improvements optimize parts made with commercial-grade fiber.
Read MoreSAMPE 2005 preview
SAMPE's annual Symposium and Exhibition celebrates its 50th year of service.
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Shared material databases: The next chapter
John Tomblin, Ph.D., is the executive director of the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University in Kansas. For 10 years, he has worked in the area of general aviation material qualification and, primarily as chairman of NASA's Advanced General Aviation Transport Experiments (AGATE)
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The craft of aircraft repair
As the use of composites on commercial and military aircraft grows, repair facilities seek more science in what remains a primarily manual art.
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