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[...] a typical FR v load plots for problematic down force wings Figure 4 FE model at 200KN side squeeze load (A22 chassis) Figure 5 AE location (side view) at 200KN side squeeze load (A22 chassis) [...]

[...] Composites have provided cost sensitive solutions for the airframe components.  Working in carbon fibre from QinetiQ’s original designs the items were produced to specification and adapted as new [...]

[...] the energy of the impact in joules (J). 0.5 m v ^2 = 0.5 x 780 kg x (10 m/s)^2 = 39,000 J The carbon fibre that the part is made of has a very high energy absorption capability which makes the [...]

[...] Acoustic Emission is a passive testing technique that can detect the damage mechanisms of carbon fibre structures whilst under load. This technique will be shown in this paper to provide useful [...]

[...] Acoustic Emission is a passive testing technique that can detect the damage mechanisms of carbon fibre [...]

[...] and structural efficiency of many components over the past 20 years. The external form of CFRP components are defined by mould tools. This means complex surfaces are often used, primarily with [...]

[...] , it is in these situations that Acoustic Emission (AE) based tests become invaluable. Acoustic Emission equipment – how it is used Specimen Testing In order to calibrate the failure modes in final [...]

[...] F1, Leafield, UK Mark Preston Arrows F1, Leafield, UK 26th European Conference on Acoustic Emission Testing – 2004 – Berlin (Germany) Abstract One of the important features of the racing [...]

Formtech Composites’ capability to offer the complete solution from design brief to production has taken a step into the UAV sector of aerospace wit [...]