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Let Let Let - Warplanes => Combat Warplanes => Topic started by: No.1 on October 23, 2014, 05:09:20 PM

Title: Fiber Weaving Strengthens Turbine Blades
Post by: No.1 on October 23, 2014, 05:09:20 PM

Teledyne Scientific researchers have come up with a method of weaving composite turbine blade fibers that increases through-thickness strength. Currently, multiple fiber layer layups are used, which does not allow for optimal, thin blade trailing edges. The weave technique positions fibers in a 3D arrangement (permitting hollow blades for cooling) and avoids delamination failures.

http://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/article/7-ntb/tech-briefs/manufacturing-and-prototyping/20308

Title: Re: Fiber Weaving Strengthens Turbine Blades
Post by: Second Air Force on October 23, 2014, 07:02:33 PM

Amazing what can be accomplished with these composites!

Title: Re: Fiber Weaving Strengthens Turbine Blades
Post by: No.1 on October 23, 2014, 07:14:41 PM

Only problem is their life time, not more then 15 years.