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Effects of boron and glass hybrid epoxy-composites on graphite-fiber release in an aircraft fireRecent studies have shown that the benefits gained by using graphite-epoxy composite structures may not be realized without some risk. The graphite fibers are very good electrical conductors and fibers released into the environment during a fire create a possible hazard to electrical equipment. Several graphite-epoxy hybrids were exposed to a fire and simulated explosion and their graphite fiber retention characteristics were examined. Several low melting-temperature glasses which wet and clump graphite-fibers and a glass/graphite fabric which reduced impact damage were identified as promising hybridizing components to minimize graphite fiber release.
Document ID
19790059259
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Tompkins, S. S.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Brewer, W. D.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Meeting Information
Meeting: The enigma of the eighties: Environment, economics, energy; Twenty-fourth National Symposium and Exhibition
Location: San Francisco, CA
Start Date: May 8, 1979
End Date: May 10, 1979
Accession Number
79A43272
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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