Open AccessTHE APPLICATION OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS IN THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
Author(s) -
Jakub Skoczylas,
Sylwester Samborski,
Mariusz Kłonica
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of technology and exploitation in mechanical engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2451-148X
DOI - 10.35784/jteme.73
Subject(s) - aerospace , composite number , composite material , ceramic , materials science , advanced composite materials , popularity , ceramic matrix composite , matrix (chemical analysis) , aerospace engineering , engineering , psychology , social psychology
The paper investigates the growing popularity of composite materials concentrating on explanation of their advantages, especially taking into consideration composite materials used in the aerospace industry such as polymer matrix composites, metal matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites and smart composite materials. Various types of matrices and fibers are described with special emphasis on nanotechnology and opportunities to improve the properties of composites. The paper also presents selected examples of applications in the aerospace industry.