Conductivity and Thermal Expansion of Metals in Aircraft Structures

What is the correct term for the ability of a metal to expand when heated and shrink when cooled?

Which alloy is considered a ferrous metal due to containing iron as its chief constituent?

What happens when two or more compatible pieces of metal are melted into one continuous part?

Which term describes the process of melting two or more compatible pieces of metal into one continuous part?

What is the most common ferrous metal in aircraft structures?

Which process involves the ability of a metal to be joined by heating and melting?

What does iron readily combine with to form iron oxide?

Which metal is silvery white in colour and combines readily with oxygen to form rust?

What issue might occur when drilling Aramid material?

Why is special corrosion-control techniques needed when carbon is bonded to aluminium or steel?

What type of surfaces should be anodised, primed, and painted when being assembled with carbon material?

Why are carbon-fibre composites used for fabricating primary structural components in aircraft?

How does the compressive strength of carbon fibre compare to Kevlar®?

What distinguishes ceramic fibres in terms of temperature applications?

Why are reinforcements like bulkheads and ribs reduced in large aircraft using carbon-fibre composites?

What precaution should be taken to prevent galvanic corrosion between carbon materials and aluminium components?

How are the resin and catalyst initially stored in pre-packaged materials?

What action is taken to mix the resin and catalyst within the pre-packaged mixture?

How is the two-component material dispensed from disposable cartridges?

What is done to eliminate mixing-ratio errors with premeasured packages or cartridges?

How should the resin and catalyst mixture be thoroughly blended inside a cartridge?

What must be checked before using an epoxy cartridge?

What is required to break the seal that separates the two components in an epoxy cartridge?

How many strokes are typically necessary to thoroughly mix the resin and catalyst in an epoxy cartridge?

What is the purpose of the selvage edge in fabric production?

In fabric styles for composite construction, what is the defining feature of a unidirectional fabric orientation?

What happens to the selvage edge before the fabric is utilized?

Which fiber orientation allows for the manipulation of fabric to create contoured shapes?

What are some styles of fabrics used in composite construction?

Which fabric style gives a fabric its strength predominantly in a single direction?

Why is the weave of the selvage edge different from that of the body of the fabric?

What does the bias fiber orientation allow fabrics to do that is difficult along the warp or fill?

What is a kissing bond in composite structures?

Why is disbonding a critical issue in composite structures?

In what scenarios can cracks be detected visually in composite structures?

What is the main consequence of cracking in composite structures?

How do disbands differ from cracks in composite structures?

What is one reason why detecting cracks in composites may require more advanced inspection techniques?

Why is cracking particularly concerning in composite structures when compared to metallic ones?

What role does end connections play in relation to disbands in composite structures?