To: Freeport
When Boeing first considered extensive use of structural composites on the 787 Dreamliner, its engineers knew intuitively the epoxy/carbon fiber matrices would reduce weight significantly, allowing fuel savings and extended flying range. .............................. Hmmmmmmm? No wonder the Russians and Chinese ordered them. A little reverse engineering potential?
2 posted on
06/12/2007 6:52:41 AM PDT by
Bringbackthedraft
(This Tagline has been temporarily suspended by order of Col. Chavez.)
To: Bringbackthedraft
I wonder how the plane will take a lighting strike. Aluminum skinned planes do ok, I wonder if this non-conductive skin will tend to splinter and crack if hit with all that energy.
3 posted on
06/12/2007 6:58:48 AM PDT by
Abathar
(Proudly catching hell for posting without reading the article since 2004)
To: Bringbackthedraft
—high school physics-—gravity wins again!!!
4 posted on
06/12/2007 6:58:49 AM PDT by
rellimpank
(-don't believe anything the MSM states about firearms or explosives--NRA Benefactor)
To: Bringbackthedraft
This material is very difficult to reverse engineer due to the proprietary curing tech that is used. The autoclaves used for this type of manufacturing are immense and not easily manufactured. I’m not saying it can’t be done, I just know it will not be an easy thing to do.
5 posted on
06/12/2007 7:03:39 AM PDT by
7thOF7th
(Righteousness is our cause and justice will prevail!)
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