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DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS

By
Ravinder Sharma Orcid logo ,
Ravinder Sharma

Assistant Professor, Kalinga University , Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh , India

Shyam Maurya Orcid logo
Shyam Maurya

Assistant Professor, Kalinga University , Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh , India

Abstract

The world aerospace industry is now facing an important shift from traditional metallic structures to high-tech advanced composite materials in order to meet the two-fold needs of structural optimization and environmental sustainability. This study examines the evolution of high-performance composite materials, particularly carbon fiber reinforced polymers and nano-enhanced matrices that offer a weight savings of about 20-50 % of the regular aluminum alloys. The methodology is a systematic analysis of the material properties, starting with tensile strength, thermal resistance, and the analysis of current trends in manufacturing, like automated fiber placement and resin transfer molding. Related statistical insights incorporated in this research have shown that interlaminar shear strength can be enhanced by as much 30 % by the strategic implementation of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes to overcome one of the major failure modes in laminated structures. The findings prove that the initial material and production costs are quite high as compared to metals, but the lifecycle benefits, such as 15 % better fuel efficiency and a radical decrease in the frequency of maintenance owing to corrosion resistance, are an economic justification. The conclusion of the study is that aerospace architecture of the future is the use of thermoplastic resins and smart sensing technologies. Through the resolution of contemporary problems in recyclability and large-volume manufacture, these improved composites are the backbone of the future generation of commercial aircraft and deep space probe vehicles. This research study has created a strong linkage between molecular-based material engineering and macro-scale working performance and thus provides an overall roadmap to the future of aerospace material science.

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