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Variable Stiffness Composites
In previous posts I have discussed the unique characteristics and manufacturing processes of a certain type…
Simplicity – The Ultimate Sophistication
In engineering the devil lies in the detail. However the best solution…
Developments in Composite Materials
I have just returned from the International Conference for Composite Materials (ICCM)…
Defects and Non-Destructive Testing in Composites
The treatment of defects in aircraft structural design has been an important aspect…
Milestones in Aircraft Structural Design
Although the exploitation of advanced composite materials in the aerospace industry is…
Human Fallibility in Aviation II: Case Study
Vanity Fair recently featured an excellent article on Air France Flight 447 that crashed…
