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Aircraft Materials Lighten Up.
- Source :
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Design News . Jul2012, Vol. 67 Issue 7, p46-52. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The article discusses the materials that are being used to create a lighter commercial aircraft. It compares the metal aluminum and the composite carbon fiber, and details how composite companies are working with different methods and materials to improve their products in order to compete with aluminum. Sustainability is also proving to be an important issue in the production of new aircrafts.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00119407
- Volume :
- 67
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Design News
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 77870555