Carbon takeoff [carbon fiber composites].

This paper describes the novel design of Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner, which showcases a fuselage and wings made almost entirely of carbon-fiber composites. The composite wing is lighter and more resistant to fatigue and corrosion than aluminum wings, and will help save fuel and lower maintenanc...

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Publicado no:IEEE spectrum 43, 1 (2006).
Autor principal: Guizzo, E.
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
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