Engineers Develop Self-healing Process for Composite Aircraft

Iria · May 30, 2008, 09:48 PM

Miniscule cracks and flaws in the airframe of commercial and private aircraft can lead to catastrophic failure of the aircraft leading to loss of life and property. Commercial airlines routinely inspect their aircraft for damage and issues that could lead to an accident. The problem is that small cracks and light damage can be difficult to detect and impossible to see with the naked eye.
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Source: DailyTech

May 30, 2008, 09:48 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Engineers Develop Self-healing Process for Composite Aircraft Miniscule cracks and flaws in the airframe of commercial and private aircraft can lead to catastrophic failure of the aircraft leading to loss of life and property. Commercial airlines routinely inspect their aircraft for damage and issues that could lead to an accident. The problem is that small cracks and light damage can be difficult to detect and impossible to see with the naked eye. ______________ Source: DailyTech