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Joining, Disassembly, and Reconfiguration of Thermoplastic Composites for Space ApplicationsThermoplastic composites are increasingly being investigated for aerospace applications because of their relatively short processing time, good chemical and radiation resistance, and potential for reforming and reuse via melting. The manufacturing, reforming, and reuse of thermoplastic composites can be leveraged to advance joining, disassembly, and reassembly of structures for space exploration activities. Potential applications include, but are not limited to, habitats and on-orbit assembly and/or reassembly of
large-scale truss structures.
Document ID
20240002690
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Joseph Pinakidis
(Glenn Research Center Cleveland, United States)
Sandi Miller
(Glenn Research Center Cleveland, United States)
Date Acquired
March 1, 2024
Publication Date
May 10, 2024
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Funding Number(s)
WBS: 264925.04.27.22
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Technical Review
Single Expert
Keywords
Reassembly
Thermoplastic composites
Joining
Disassembly
Mechanical strength
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