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What are the advantages of advanced composites materials mentioned in the text?
What are the advantages of advanced composites materials mentioned in the text?
- High specific modulus and specific strength, non-tailorable performance, poor corrosion and fatigue resistance
- Low specific modulus and specific strength, non-tailorable performance, poor corrosion and fatigue resistance
- Low specific modulus and specific strength, tailorable performance, good corrosion and fatigue resistance
- High specific modulus and specific strength, tailorable performance, good corrosion and fatigue resistance (correct)
When did the development of advanced composite materials begin in Europe and the USA?
When did the development of advanced composite materials begin in Europe and the USA?
- 1980s
- 1960s (correct)
- 1990s
- 1970s
What percentage of the total aircraft weight did advanced composites in fighter jets' tail and wing structures comprise in the 1980s?
What percentage of the total aircraft weight did advanced composites in fighter jets' tail and wing structures comprise in the 1980s?
- 5.0–10.0%
- 40.0–50.0%
- 10.0–15.0%
- 20.0–30.0% (correct)
What is the potential weight reduction if composites materials are used to substitute conventional metal alloys structures in aerospace applications?
What is the potential weight reduction if composites materials are used to substitute conventional metal alloys structures in aerospace applications?
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What are polymer matrix composites (PMCs) primarily used for in aerospace structures applications?
What are polymer matrix composites (PMCs) primarily used for in aerospace structures applications?
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