THE DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE OF CONTINUOUS FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC PRODUCTS IN PRIMARY AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE

被引：8

作者：

WALLS, KO ^{[1
]}

CRAWFORD, RJ ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] QUEENS UNIV BELFAST,DEPT MECH & MFG ENGN,BELFAST BT9 5AH,ANTRIM,NORTH IRELAND

来源：

COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING | 1995年 / 6卷 / 3-4期

关键词：

THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES; PRIMARY AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE; DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE;

D O I：

10.1016/0956-7143(95)95017-S

中图分类号：

T [工业技术];

学科分类号：

08 ;

摘要：

As the technology of composite structures matures, the use of thermoplastic composite materials in aircraft increases, offering reduced structural weight and improved payload. However, primary load-bearing applications demand optimum structural integrity in harsh environmental conditions, and the total installed manufacturing cost has previously restricted the use of thermoplastic materials. This paper describes a programme of work to develop a carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastic transverse floor beam for a commercial jet. Component selection, material selection, design optimization, equipment, processing methods and testing are discussed. A cost model for the composite component is presented in comparison with that of the incumbent aluminium alloy beam. A key element of the work has been 'design for manufacture'.

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页码：245 / 254

页数：10