Aerospace
An Elegant Solution For A Big Composite Part
The rear pressure bulkhead for the Airbus A380 employs resin film infusion.
Read MoreAGATE Methodology Proves Its Worth
Increased availability, lower testing costs and shorter development times are among the program's achievements.
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Brandt Goldsworthy: Composites Visionary
A tribute to a pioneer and innovator who helped define seven decades of composites industry history.
Read MoreHigh-Performance Composites May 2003 Editorial
The HPC staff is getting ready to attend the SAMPE Conference, coming up May 11 through 15 in Long Beach. This is our SAMPE preview issue and it is chock full of aerospace coverage. On p. 38 we discuss how the now finished AGATE program laid the framework for standardization of composite material qualification for
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Offshore Applications: The Future Is Now
The number of composites installations continues to grow on new and existing offshore facilities.
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Improving Autoclave Performance
Precision process controls optimize quality of autoclave-cured parts.
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Experienced Aerospace Manufacturer Relies On Proven Methods
Composite Structures LLC employs metal bond techniques for high-performance aircraft and rotorcraft components.
Read MoreDesign Perspective And Forum
Six experts discuss ways to take advantage of composites in offshore applications.
Read MoreTemplate Towers
The concept of steel templates was one of the first to emerge for small platforms. The idea was to built a braced-leg jacket (i.e., a tower structure that surrounds the well and riser) on shore, then ship it to the site and install it offshore. These strong and stable platforms are still used today. The accept
Read MoreComposite Pipe Valves Offer Corrosion-Free Performance
Composite valves and actuators have gained entry into offshore facilities, as well. At about one-third the weight of steel, fiber-reinforced composite flow control components are a welcome addition to piping systems and increasingly in demand for marine environments as a high-strength, corrosion-resistant alte
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