Boron/aluminum-graphite/resin advanced fiber composite hybridsAn investigation was conducted to determine the fabrication feasibility and to assess the potential of adhesively-bonded metal and resin matrix fiber composite hybrids as an advanced material, for aerospace and other structural applications. The results of fabrication studies and of evaluation of physical and mechanical properties show that using this hybrid concept it is possible to design a composite which, when compared to nonhybrid composites, has improved transverse strength, transverse stiffness, and impact resistance with only a small penalty on density and longitudinal properties. The results also show that laminate theory is suitable for predicting the structural response of such hybrids. The sequence of fracture modes indicates that these types of hybrids can be readily designed to meet fail-safe requirements.
Document ID
19750028977
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Chamis, C. C.
Lark, R. F.
Sullivan, T. L. (NASA Lewis Research Center Structures Section, Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Meeting Information
Meeting: Materials on the move; Sixth National Technical Conference