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27 articles for “Aircraft Composite structures”
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Influence of Ceramic Particulate Reinforcements on Fly Ash Dispersion Strengthened Composites for Aircraft Structures
Abstract: The present work is a comprehensive research carried out to fabricate and characterize the hybrid metal matrix composite materials by reinforcing the metal matrix of Aluminum 5083 (Al 5083), with ceramics and industrial wastes. More often than not, when no less than two reinforcements are available, it is known as a hybrid metal matrix composite and our work relevantly focuses on portrayal of these “hybrid metal matrix composites” for aerospace …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Estimation of Damping Loss Factor for Composite plates by using Half Power Bandwidth Method
Abstract: For the prediction of transmission of sound and vibration through complex structural systems, Statistical Energy Analysis method is widely used. These complex subsystems are generally divided in to simple subsystems. The prediction of transmission of sound and vibration through complex structures or systems depends on three parameters viz. damping loss factors, coupling loss factors and the, modal densities between subsystems. The damping loss factor relates to the power dissipated in …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Drilling Effect on Fiber Composites: A Review
Abstract: Composites laminates show immense mechanical properties like strength-to-weight ratio, damage tolerance, fatigue and corrosion resistance therefore conventional materials are replaced by composites in many areas such as automobile and aircraft structure. Machining of composites is very difficult than machining of a conventional material because composites are inhomogeneous and extremely abrasive. In production drilling is important machining process used to produce hole for riveted and bolted joint. There are many improvements …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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A Review on Evolution of Aircraft Fuselage Materials: From Wood to Composites & Functionally Graded Materials
Abstract: This article presents a comprehensive overview of the evolution of materials for construction of aircraft fuselages, with a focus on the expanding use of polymer composites and functionally graded materials (FGMs) in modern aerostructures. The baseline fuselage design is thought to be from wood, to be followed by metallic systems such as aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloys. All systems improved manufacturability, strength, and longevity, but there was a substantial revolution …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 447–455 Read article
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Drilling of Composite Materials: A Review
Abstract: In today’s world composites are replacing metals due to their superior properties such as light weight; low wear rate etc. Composites are widely used in automobile, aerospace and aircraft structural components. While drilling composite laminates, because of high hardness, they are difficult to machine, which results in low drilling efficiency and undesirable drilling induced delamination. The present paper is intended to focus on review of various works reported on drilling …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Polymer Nanocomposites: Cutting-Edge Material for The Aviation Sector
Abstract: Due to current market demands and a need to produce structural materials for use in both military and civilian aircraft more efficiently, the aerospace industry is always pushing for higher productivity. The design and manufacturing of aeronautical components in the present and the future are heavily reliant on materials of the polymer composite class. The building of many airplane components uses polymer composites, which are generally helpful. Based on their …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 227–234 Read article
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Behaviour of Tri-Directional Advanced Composite Beam Using Finite Element Method
Abstract: The present work shows the modal analysis of tri-directional advanced composite beams using the finite element method. The mechanical parameters of the beam are supposed to vary in the direction of beam length (x), width (y), and thickness (h). In this work material parameters are assumed to vary according to the exponential rule of functionally graded material. To authenticate the accuracy of the present work, the result with a particular …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 610–620 Read article
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Review on Fatigue Analysis of Mechanical Structures Made Up of Composite Materials
Abstract: Composite materials have been widely used in aerospace, marine applications etc. because of their low density and high strength property. Aircraft wings, horizontal and vertical stabilizers of an aircraft, blades of the wind turbines are manufactured using composite materials. Fatigue occurs when a material is subjected to repeated loading and unloading. If the loads are above a certain threshold, microscopic cracks will begin to form at the surface. In this …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Examination of AI Based Virtual Doctor Robot Fabricated Using Composite Material
Abstract: The accessibility and affordability of healthcare have become significant concerns for a substantial portion of the population in the modern era. In the past two decades, there has been a growing emphasis among researchers on the utilization of natural fibers as reinforcements for structural materials that are based on polymers or cementitious materials. The current investigation offers a The Virtual Doctor Robot is a cutting-edge healthcare solution that leverages the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 71–76 Read article
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Buckling Strength of Metallic and Composite Plates with Small and Large Hole at Different Locations
Abstract: Most of the aircraft structures will experience a buckling phenomenon due to compressive loads. The cutouts like system small and large holes, lighting holes etc. are introduced in the aircraft structure at different locations for accessing aircraft inside and for passing electrical wires and ducts. The stress rises around these holes due to removing area in the panel and buckling phenomena will become further critical in aircraft structures. The cutouts …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 18–37 Read article
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Autonomous Agentic AI for Adaptive Cure Optimization and Defect Prevention in Thermoset Polymer Composite Manufacturing
Abstract: Thermoset polymer composites occupy a central position in modern structural manufacturing, from aircraft fuselages to wind-turbine blades. Despite progress in resin chemistry and fiber architecture, the “cure process” that transforms compliant preforms into load-bearing structures remains difficult to manage. Manufacturers encounter ‘voids’, “interlaminar delaminations”, and “spring-back distortion” when curing complex or thick-section parts. The cause is not ignorance of the relevant physics, but rather that ‘temperature’, ‘chemistry’, ‘rheology’, and ‘mechanics’ …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 301–320 Read article
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Performance Analysis of GLARE Composites in Aerospace Engineering
Abstract: The fuel consumption of an aircraft is largely governed by its payload, which emphasizes the continuous demand for advanced lightweight structural materials to enhance the lift-to-weight ratio and improve overall fuel efficiency. Fiber Metal Laminates (FMLs) have emerged as a novel class of hybrid materials that combine alternating layers of thin metals with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, thereby offering mechanical properties superior to those of the individual constituents. Among the different …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 771–779 Read article
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Functionally Graded Natural Fibre and SiC-reinforced Polymer Composite: Mechanical Properties
Abstract: Multifunctional materials, also called functionally graded materials (FGMs), are based on natural fibres or fillers and vary in composition and/or microstructure to control functional, structural, or thermal, properties. Functionally graded materials (FGMs) have been created for use in spacecraft, aircraft, and other engineering applications because they can withstand extremely high temperatures. Particle-reinforced FGMs, which make up the majority of FGMs, are made differently depending on their position. The mechanical and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2023 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Investigating the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of AA 7074 Composites with Silicon Nitride Reinforcement
Abstract: This study investigates the mechanical and microstructural properties of AA 7074 aluminium alloy reinforced with 1%, 3%, and 5% by weight of silicon nitride (Si₃N₄), fabricated via the stir casting method, intended for structural aerospace applications. A thorough series of mechanical tests—comprising tensile, compression, hardness, impact, flexural, and wear tests—was performed to assess the influence of differing reinforcing content. The composite containing 5 wt% Si₃N₄ (SN5) demonstrated the most pronounced …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 268–281 Read article
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A Study on Tribological Behaviour of Fly Ash Filled Glass Fiber Reinforcement Epoxy Based Composites Using Taguchi Experimental Design
Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials have better corrosion resistance, better wear resistance, reduced weight of structure, good thermal/electrical insulation and conductivity, etc. due to their properties its application field include aircraft, space crafts, automotive, infrastructure, marine, and sporting goods. But a major industrial problem is erosive wear of structure components caused by abrasive particles. Solid particle erosion of engineering/structure components caused due to dusty operational conductions. But, even today, researchers worked …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Recyclable Vitrimer-Matrix Carbon-Fiber Composites for Aerostructures: Reprocessing Efficiency and Retention of Mechanical Performance
Abstract: To begin with, carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) have become an important part of the structural loading in many modern aircraft; however, due to their permanent cross-linking in thermosets, they cannot easily be restored after being retired. Vitrimers have been proposed as a solution since their Covalent Adaptable Networks (CANs), rearranged by associative exchange, may be reshaped, welded, repaired or dissolved without damaging the CFRP fibers. This paper reviews whether …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 95–112 Read article
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Innovative Applications of Smart Materials in Aviation: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Smart materials are transforming the aviation industry by offering innovative solutions that enhance performance, safety, and sustainability. The use of smart materials can enhance the efficiency, safety, and longevity of aerospace structures by sensing, responding, and adjusting to environmental changes in real time. The objective of this review is to examine how smart materials can be used in aviation, especially in the field of sensor networks, control systems, and structural …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 114–132 Read article
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Thermal and Electrical Performance of Aluminum-Reinforced GFRP Composites
Abstract: This work examines an economical approach to improve the thermal load protection of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) composites, commonly utilized in aircraft constructions, pressure containers, and electrical insulators. Notwithstanding their superior mechanical capabilities, GFRP composites are susceptible to elevated temperatures and electrical currents, frequently resulting in considerable structural deterioration. The study introduces an innovative method employing aluminum reinforcement to enhance the thermal conductivity and protection of GFRP composite laminates. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1062–1075 Read article
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Electrodeposition and Magnetron Sputtering of Rhenium Coatings on Carbon-Carbon Composites for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance and Structural Integrity
Abstract: It is well known that tailored materials are gaining in-roads to aviation and other manufacturing industries where stringent requirements are to be met, due to high temperature erosion, which is a problem. In order to counter these issues, materials which can resist a very high temperature are to be sought. One of the several methods to combat this high temperature issue is to provide a metallic refractory material coating on …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 35–44 Read article
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Study of Free Vibration Analysis of Circular Laminated Plate Based on FSDT
Abstract: Fiber and matrix make up a composite substance. As a result, a composite material is a product that has two or more distinct constituent materials or phases. Layers of composite material fibres are assembled to have ideal engineering properties in a composite laminate. The aim is to create a material that outperforms its constituent parts in terms of efficiency. Mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, high-temperature resistivity, heat conductivity, stiffness, resilience, lightness, …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article