NASA NTRS · 19790018908
Advanced composites in sailplane structures: Application and mechanical properties
Abstract
Advanced Composites in sailplanes mean the use of carbon and aramid fibers in an epoxy matrix. Weight savings were in the range of 8 to 18% in comparison with glass fiber structures. The laminates will be produced by hand-layup techniques and all material tests were done with these materials. These values may be used for calculation of strength and stiffness, as well as for comparison of the materials to get a weight-optimum construction. Proposals for material-optimum construction are mentioned.
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Muser, D.. 1979-06-01. Advanced composites in sailplane structures: Application and mechanical properties. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19790018908
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