The cost effectiveness of carbon fiber composites for aerospace structures is analyzed. Strength to volume ratio, satellite launching cost per unit weight, raw to finished material ratio, evaluation of material properties in space environment, advantage of a low expansion coefficient, and advantages for space construction are discused. It is concluded that carbon fiber composites present both technological advantages and cost effectiveness. Two examples of applications to aircraft structures are described.


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    Title :

    Space Structure Today and Tomorrow


    Contributors:
    M. Brunsch (author)

    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    13 pages



    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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