Composites have flown on commercial aircraft primary structures — those critical to flight — for more than 30 years, but only recently have they conquered the fuselage, wingbox and wings, most notably ...

Crashworthiness is the ability of a structure to absorb impact energy in a controlled manner so the contents of the structure survive the impact. Survival is governed by the deceleration forces ...

Composite materials have revolu­tionised a wide range of industries, including aerospace and automotive, offering unrivalled strength, lightness and design flexibility compared to more conventional ...