Application of Advanced Materials: A discussion of the advantages and the problems encountered in the use of composite materials

Abstract

HIGH strength high stiffness composite materials offer the engineer a solution to many problems, and are of considerable interest to gas turbine designers. The particular mechanical problems associated with compressor rotor blades become more severe as the blade tip speeds and stage loadings increase, and in many respects composites lend themselves ideally to their solution. The advantages of using composite materials are stated, and the problems, together with possible solutions, are discussed.

Citation

Weil, J.D.D. (1968), "Application of Advanced Materials: A discussion of the advantages and the problems encountered in the use of composite materials", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 40 No. 7, pp. 23-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb034398