The replacement of well-characterized thermoset matrix composites with thermoplastic composites is being driven by the increasing need for recyclability, as well as the potential for much faster cycle ...

A University of Miami materials engineer is developing a method that will help the aviation industry learn more about the strength and durability of composite materials. Thinner than a human hair, the ...

In the past 15 years, progressive damage analysis (PDA) for composites, implemented in finite element analysis software, has been under development. Some PDA proponents argue that “virtual testing” of ...

This success marks the completion of the 19 months strength research and static fatigue test project on the C919 aircraft composite rear fuselage, one of C919 seven components. C919 composite aircraft ...