Experimental results of advanced composite sailplane structures
Authors
Giulio Romeo
The City College of the City University of New York
Keywords:
Design, Structures, Testing
Abstract
A sailplane wing design was developed that extensively utilizes advanced composite materials (graphite/epoxy or aramide/epoxy pre-pregs); two cellular cross-setion wing boxes have been manuifactured combining thermal expansion rubber cores with an autoclave pressure cycle.... ...in this way a wood male building form is used avoiding the most expansive reinforced plastic mold.
Author Biography
Giulio Romeo, The City College of the City University of New York
