Composite Materials


Composite materials are materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties, that when combined, produce a material with characteristics different from the individual components. In aviation, composite materials are widely used due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and durability. Composite materials are used in the construction of aircraft structures, including wings, fuselage, and tail sections. The most common types of composite materials used in aviation are carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP), glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRP), and aramid fiber reinforced polymers (AFRP).


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