Advanced Composites in Aerospace Structures Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>About 25.0–30.0%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are polymer matrix composites (PMCs) primarily used for in aerospace structures applications?

    <p>Widely used in aerospace structures applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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