Application of Composite Materials to Space Structures

1988 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
D.G. Zimcik
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Environmental Effects ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Polymer Matrix Composites ◽  
Space Environment ◽  
Space Structures ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Performance Space ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
Advanced Composite Materials

Advanced composite materials are playing an increasingly important role in the design and fabrication of high performance space structures. Composite materials may be tailored for a particular application to establish a unique combination of high specific stiffness and strength, dimensional stability and specific damping which makes these materials ideal candidates for many applications in the hostile space environment. Demonstrative examples of typical applications to primary structures and payloads, each with a different set of performance requirements, are presented in this paper. Unfortunately, the use of polymer matrix composites for very long exposure to space has not been without problems due to various environmental effects which are discussed. The use of metal matrix composites is proposed as a possible solution to the problem. However, an understanding of the fundamental properties of composites and their response to space environmental effects is essential before the full benefit of these materials can be realized.

scholarly journals Advanced composite materials manufacturing technology

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tang Zhijin
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Polymer Matrix Composites ◽  
Ceramic Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Preparation Methods ◽  
Advanced Composite ◽  
Advanced Composite Materials ◽  
Preparation Techniques

In recent years, a variety of composite materials preparation technology has been updated, from ceramic matrixcomposites, metal matrix composites to polymer matrix composites, a variety of preparation techniques have beengreatly improved, making the composite properties and applications signifi cantly improved. This paper reviews severalimportant preparation methods and applications of ceramic matrix composites, metal matrix composites and polymermatrix composites.

Development of Aerospace Composite Structures Through Vacuum-Enhanced Resin Transfer Moulding Technology (VERTMTy)

2018 ◽  
pp. 99-111
Author(s):  
Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Polymer Matrix Composites ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Resin Transfer Moulding ◽  
Advanced Composite ◽  
Advanced Composite Materials ◽  
Transfer Moulding

Quality products with low cost manufacturing routes are the major objectives for the product development in any application. The current statement is evident for polymer-matrix composites, particularly in high end applications such as aerospace and mass transit structures. These applications require advanced composite materials tailored to meet the property demands posted by dynamic load conditions, and hence, the use of wide spectrum of constituents and architectures are vital to cater the needs. Consequently, the development of novel composite materials with the permutations of ingredients leads to the innovative processing techniques. To address the gap in the manufacturing with economical processing routes of thick sectioned advanced composite parts showing superior properties at different wall sections, an innovative composite manufacturing technology coupling resin transfer moulding (RTM) processing and vacuum applications, namely vacuum enhanced resin transfer moulding technology (VERTMTy), is conceptualized, proposed, and developed.

Types and Course of Development of Advanced Composite Materials

2013 ◽  
Vol 438-439 ◽  
pp. 253-256
Author(s):  
Xuan Liu ◽  
Hai Xie
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Polymer Matrix Composites ◽  
Large Fraction ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Advanced Composite ◽  
High Stiffness ◽  
Advanced Composites ◽  
Advanced Composite Materials

Advanced composite materials (ACMs) are also known as advanced polymer matrix composites. These are generally characterized or determined by unusually high strength fibers with unusually high stiffness, or modulus of elasticity characteristics, compared to other materials, while bound together by weaker matrices. These are termed advanced composite materials (ACMs) in comparison to the composite materials commonly in use such as reinforced concrete, or even concrete itself. The high strength fibers are also low density while occupying a large fraction of the volume. Advanced composites exhibit desirable physical and chemical properties that include light weight coupled with high stiffness (elasticity), and strength along the direction of the reinforcing fiber, dimensional stability, temperature and chemical resistance, flex performance and relatively easy processing. Advanced composites are replacing metal components in many uses, particularly in the aerospace industry.

scholarly journals Intrinsic Self-Healing Epoxies in Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs) for Aerospace Applications

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Stefano Paolillo ◽  
Ranjita K. Bose ◽  
Marianella Hernández Santana ◽  
Antonio M. Grande
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Polymer Matrix Composites ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
General Description ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Testing Procedures ◽  
Aerospace Applications ◽  
Polymer Properties ◽  
Healing Efficiency

This article reviews some of the intrinsic self-healing epoxy materials that have been investigated throughout the course of the last twenty years. Emphasis is placed on those formulations suitable for the design of high-performance composites to be employed in the aerospace field. A brief introduction is given on the advantages of intrinsic self-healing polymers over extrinsic counterparts and of epoxies over other thermosetting systems. After a general description of the testing procedures adopted for the evaluation of the healing efficiency and the required features for a smooth implementation of such materials in the industry, different self-healing mechanisms, arising from either physical or chemical interactions, are detailed. The presented formulations are critically reviewed, comparing major strengths and weaknesses of their healing mechanisms, underlining the inherent structural polymer properties that may affect the healing phenomena. As many self-healing chemistries already provide the fundamental aspects for recyclability and reprocessability of thermosets, which have been historically thought as a critical issue, perspective trends of a circular economy for self-healing polymers are discussed along with their possible advances and challenges. This may open up the opportunity for a totally reconfigured landscape in composite manufacturing, with the net benefits of overall cost reduction and less waste. Some general drawbacks are also laid out along with some potential countermeasures to overcome or limit their impact. Finally, present and future applications in the aviation and space fields are portrayed.

scholarly journals Composite Materials and Their Fiber Reinforcement Technology in Aerospace Field

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kailin Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Fiber Reinforcement ◽  
Space Structures ◽  
Advanced Composite ◽  
Advanced Composite Materials ◽  
Composites Materials ◽  
Definition Of

The need to reduce the overall weight of aeronautical and space structures while preserving or even improving their performances make the research and development in the field of advanced composite materials necessary for the advancement of aerospace technologies. This paper provides an overview of composite materials and their fiber reinforcement technology in aerospace field. We discuss the reasons for aircraft manufacturers and airlines to use composites and illustrate the definition of composite material. Then, we list the advantages and disadvantage of composite materials and cite different fiber reinforcement technologies of carbon fibers, aramid fiber, UHMWPE, etc. At last, we summarize the present and future applications of composites materials in aerospace and other civil fields. A conclusion is drawn that in the future, composite materials are set for their development, while continually decreasing its costs is still an important task.

Evaluation of the properties of polymer composites with carbon nanotubes in the aspect of their abrasive wear

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (95) ◽  
pp. 5-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Krzyżak ◽  
E. Kosicka ◽  
R. Szczepaniak ◽  
T. Szymczak
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Abrasive Wear ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Polymer Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Friction Modifier ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: Carbon nanotubes are used in composite materials due to the improvement of (including tribological) properties of composites, especially thermoplastic matrix composites. This demonstrates the potential of CNTs and the validity of research on determining the impact of this type of reinforcement on the composite materials under development. Design/methodology/approach: The article presents selected results of research on polymer composites made of C.E.S. R70 resin, C.E.S. H72 hardener with the addition of a physical friction modifier (CNTs) with a percentage by volume of 18.16% and 24.42%, respectively, which also acts as a reinforcement. The produced material was subjected to hardness measurements according to the Shore method and EDS analysis. The study of abrasive wear in reciprocating movement was carried out using the Taber Linear Abraser model 5750 tribotester and a precision weight. The surface topography of the composite material after tribological tests was determined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Some of the mentioned tests were carried out on samples made only of resin, used as the matrix of the tested polymer composite. Findings: Carbon nanotubes used in polymer matrix composites, including bisphenol A/F epoxy resin have an influence on the tribological properties of the material. The addition of carbon nanotubes contributed to a 24% increase in the Ra parameter relative to pure resin, to a level corresponding to rough grinding of steel. Research limitations/implications: The results of the tests indicate the need to continue research in order to optimize the composition of composites in terms of operating parameters of friction nodes in broadly understood aviation. Originality/value: The analysed literature did not find any studies on the impact of the addition of carbon nanotubes on epoxy resins based on bisphenol A/F. Due to the wide scope of application of such resins, the properties of such composite materials in which carbon nanotubes are the reinforcing phase have been investigated.

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