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Variable Stiffness Composites
In previous posts I have discussed the unique characteristics and manufacturing processes of a certain type of composite material, namely continuous fibre-reinforced plastics (FRPs).…
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J. BoomiNathan is a writer at SenseCentral who specializes in making tech easy to understand. He covers mobile apps, software, troubleshooting, and step-by-step tutorials designed for real people—not just experts. His articles blend clear explanations with practical tips so readers can solve problems faster and make smarter digital choices. He enjoys breaking down complicated tools into simple, usable steps.
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Simplicity – The Ultimate Sophistication
In engineering the devil lies in the detail. However the best solution can often be found in the most simplest…
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The Scramjet
The American Air Force has reported that a test of the unmanned hypersonic X-51A “Waverider” scramjet has failed. During the…
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Thrust Reversal
In a typical turbofan jet engine the oncoming airflow is compressed throughout a series of compressor stages, mixed with a…
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Jet Engine Design: The Turbine
The turbine is at the heart of any jet engine with its primary task being to drive the compressor. As…
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Developments in Composite Materials
I have just returned from the International Conference for Composite Materials (ICCM) in Montreal, Canada and would like to share…
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Defects and Non-Destructive Testing in Composites
The treatment of defects in aircraft structural design has been an important aspect in aircraft structural design during the last 50…
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The Airline Metro System
When I was travelling in Chile a short while ago I took a flight from the capital Santiago de Chile…
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Milestones in Aircraft Structural Design
Although the exploitation of advanced composite materials in the aerospace industry is steadily increasing, high strength metallic materials, particularly aluminium…
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Human Fallibility in Aviation II: Case Study
Vanity Fair recently featured an excellent article on Air France Flight 447 that crashed into the Atlantic in 2009. It is a…
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Human Fallibility in Aviation
This blog has focused much on the technical side of aviation. One of the biggest drivers in civil aviation is…
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Big Data in Aerospace
“Big data” is all abuzz in the media these days. As more and more people are connected to the internet…