Correlation Of Structural Analysis And Test Results For The Mcdonnell Douglas Stitched Rfi All Composite Wing Stub Box

Correlation of Structural Analysis and Test Results for the McDonnell Douglas Stitched/RFI All-Composite Wing Stub Box

NASA Technical Memorandum

An Assessment of the State-of-the-art in the Design and Manufacturing of Large Composite Structures for Aerospace Vehicles

The results of an assessment of the state-of-the-art in the design and manufacturing of large composite structures are described. The focus of the assessment is on the use of polymeric matrix composite materials for large airframe structural components, such as those in commercial and military aircraft and space transportation vehicles. Applications of composite materials for large commercial transport aircraft, general aviation aircraft, rotorcraft, military aircraft, and unmanned rocket launch vehicles are reviewed. The results of the assessment of the state-of-the-art include a summary of lessons learned, examples of current practice, and an assessment of advanced technologies under development.