Composite Design Basics
Damage, fatigue & durability
Composite damage can be barely visible at the surface while delamination, matrix cracking or fibre failure spreads below it. Durability design keeps the required residual strength after impact, cyclic loading and environmental ageing.
In simple terms
Composite damage can be barely visible at the surface while delamination, matrix cracking or fibre failure spreads below it. Durability design keeps the required residual strength after impact, cyclic loading and environmental ageing.
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Typical applications
Aircraft, wind blades, marine structures, pressure vessels, sporting goods and any long-life or safety-critical part.
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