Engineering topics
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Assessment of current graphite/polyimide composite technology is presented. Work in reducing material variability, developing a broader design data base and scale-up details are seen as requirements for future research efforts.
The discussion defines a thermoplastic resin and compares the structural and environmental properties and the fabrication and repairability of the thermoplastic composite with a typical epoxy composite. Low labor costs exhibited by the thermoplastic composites make them a priority consideration for use in space structure.