Role of Composites for gradual improvement of Aircraft Structure

Presented By: Ajit Behera Roll no- 210MM1248

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 Background Why

composite preferable for Aero-structure ? Use of Major Composite in Boeing Airplanes Different stresses acting on an aircraft Decline of Cost/weight by Composite Conclusions References

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 Until the 1930s, wood was the primary material used in aircraft construction. It was plentiful and cheap, had large bulk and strength for its weight, and could easily be worked into any desired shape.

Later, the first planes were built with combined construction of wood, fabric, steel and small amounts of aluminum for reinforcement. Manufactures used ash and spruce for the wings which were usually built around two I-shaped spars, and braced either by internal cables or by forming the leading-edge surface with ply.

Seamstresses applied to covering the wings with linen, cotton, or sometimes silk.

After World War-I, builders made the transition for the biplane configuration to monoplanes. Among the many structural improvements of this time were the monocoque fuselage and better metals.
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reduction Challenge in cost reduction Reduces / Eliminates corrosion Increases in fracture toughness Lightning protection Improvements in fatigue resistance damage tolerance limit increases Structural integrity (To carry the damage part load without harming other parts and operation).
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Strain

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(E) BENDING (THE COMBINATION STRESS)

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Inter-laminar Failure / Delamination / Disbond Stress concentration such as hole, fillet, also deteriorate strength. It needs additional thickness= weight

Bolted joint is also a weak point on composite structure

Impact Damage strength regression

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Bolted joints Doors and windows System provisions (penetrations and attachments) Access and drain holes Attachment tabs Stringer terminations (run-outs) Bonded attachments

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Reduction in fuel Cost- Composite contributes light weight than that of bulk metal and Light weight structure contributes low fuel consumption. Maintenance cost- Maintenance cost decreases due to less Body ideal time (Repairing time), increase in Change interval of Corroded parts & fractured parts, guarantee for longer inspection interval etc.

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 The application of composite indicates optimal set of minimum structural weight and manufacturing cost.

However, exposed aircraft surfaces made from composite materials can prevent problems with respect to its hostile surrounding atmosphere. Many investigations have been going on for evolution of new composite material for future aero-craft structure.

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Thank you for your attention.

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