Characterization and Structural Behavior of Braided Composites

The growing interest in small business jets in the general aviation industry is the motivation of this present research. The major objective in the small business jet industry is to reduce costs while keeping takeoff weights below 12,500 lb (5670 kg), which is a requirement of the Federal Aviation Administration. The overall objective of this research is the performance evaluation and modeling of biaxial braided composites manufactured using vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding. Biaxial braided composites with different braid angles were manufactured using carbon braids and two different resin systems (vinyl ester and epoxy). Static tension and tension-tension fatigue tests were performed.

• Record URL:
  http://www.tc.faa.gov/its/worldpac/techrpt/ar0852.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro

  Department of Mechanical Engineering
  Greensboro, NC  United States 

  Texas A&M University, College Station

  Department of Aerospace Engineering
  College Station, TX  United States  77843

  Federal Aviation Administration

  Aviation Forecast Branch
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Kelkar, A D
  • Whitcomb, J D
• Publication Date: 2009-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 181p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aviation; Civil aviation; General aviation aircraft; Private aircraft; Structural analysis; Takeoff; Weight
• Uncontrolled Terms: Braided composites; Vacuum assisted resin transfer molding
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01135404
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOT-FAA-AR-08-52
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 21 2009 8:11AM