Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) of Advanced Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
H. Thomas Yolken, G. A. Matzkanin, Jill E. Bartel · 2001
Fiber reinforced polymer composite materials continue to be used in a large number of applications ranging from aerospace to automotive, industrial and consumer products. The high stiffness-to-weight ratio, low electromagnetic reflectance, and the ability to embed sensors and actuators have made fiber reinforced composites an attractive alternative construction material for primary aircraft structures. In many other cases fiber reinforced polymer composite materials are being developed and used to replace metal components, in particular in corrosive environments.