THE increasingly important role of high-modulus, fiber-reinforced, epoxy-resin composites in aerospace applications highlights the need for fasteners designed specifically for the materials. Strong as the composites are, they can be easily damaged by a fastener that would give excellent service when joining metals. A second limitation on the use of metal fasteners with advanced composites is the fact that certain metals commonly used for high-strength fasteners can experience galvanic corrosion in composites containing graphite or carbon fibers.
Fasteners for Composites
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology ; 60 , 7 ; 2-3
01.07.1988
2 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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