Composite Aircraft Structures from 3D Woven Preforms

摘要

Three dimensional woven composite applications are presented. Thisrntype of weaving has unique advantages, compared to conventionalrncomposites made by stacking plies. The key issues of 3D weaving will bernoutlined briefly, and a technological demonstrator developed at IAI isrnpresented. Demonstrator is a single part fastenerless control surface,rnmanufactured in a single process.