November 2005 Issue
November 2005
Features
Featured articles from the November 2005 issue of CompositesWorld
An update on composite tanks for cryogens
More automation, improved materials bring composite fuel tanks for space applications closer to reality.
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Composites target tactical missiles
Composite benefits are surmounting obstacles in manufacture of small, high-volume missile systems.
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Flexure test methods
The three fundamental mechanical property characterization tests of materials are tension, compression and shear. Note that flexure is not included. This article addresses some of the reasons why. When a beam resting on supports near its ends is loaded, the supported side is in tension and the opposite side is in
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