| A Study of the Utilization of Advanced Composites in Fuselage Structures of Commercial Aircraft Contributor(s): Watts, D. J. (Author), Nasa Technical Reports Server (Ntrs) (Created by), Et Al (Created by) |
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ISBN: 1289144702 ISBN-13: 9781289144708 Publisher: Bibliogov OUR PRICE: $21.61 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2013 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Political Science |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.44" W x 9.69" (0.75 lbs) 186 pages |
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| Publisher Description: A study was conducted to define the technology and data needed to support the introduction of advanced composites in the future production of fuselage structure in large transport aircraft. Fuselage structures of six candidate airplanes were evaluated for the baseline component. The MD-100 was selected on the basis of its representation of 1990s fuselage structure, an available data base, its impact on the schedule and cost of the development program, and its availability and suitability for flight service evaluation. Acceptance criteria were defined, technology issues were identified, and a composite fuselage technology development plan, including full-scale tests, was identified. The plan was based on composite materials to be available in the mid to late 1980s. Program resources required to develop composite fuselage technology are estimated at a rough order of magnitude to be 877 man-years exclusive of the bird strike and impact dynamic test components. A conceptual composite fuselage was designed, retaining the basic MD-100 structural arrangement for doors, windows, wing, wheel wells, cockpit enclosure, major bulkheads, etc., resulting in a 32 percent weight savings. |