Abstract
Polymeric composites have gone through a level of maturity beyond the laboratory stage with the development of the mainly composite aircraft, Boeing 787 and Airbus 350. These composite materials, utilized in aerospace structures, both thermosets and thermoplastics, are exposed to severe environmental conditions during their life span. More specifically, they are exposed to moist environments while undergoing thermal shock during landing and takeoff. This work presents a systemic methodology to investigate thermoset and thermoplastic carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) through thermal analysis that have been exposed to sudden thermal cycles. Additionally, this effort compliments our ongoing investigation of a Boeing DC10 (formerly McDonnell Douglas) vertical stabilizer owned by Seferis enterprises and used in training the next generation scientist engineers and managers of the technology. The vertical stabilizer was made out of CFRP of 1980s vintage and it has been in use for more than 50.000 flight hours. Collectively then, this work provides a unique opportunity in examining CFRP behavior from laboratory to airplane usage and beyond in establishing design parameters for the next generation of polymeric composite material and processes.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | SAMPE 2010 Conference and Exhibition "New Materials and Processes for a New Economy" |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Event | SAMPE 2010 Conference and Exhibition "New Materials and Processes for a New Economy" - Seattle, WA, United States Duration: 17 May 2010 → 20 May 2010 |
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Other | SAMPE 2010 Conference and Exhibition "New Materials and Processes for a New Economy" |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Seattle, WA |
Period | 17/05/10 → 20/05/10 |