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Fiber Weaving Strengthens Turbine Blades
« 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

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Re: Fiber Weaving Strengthens Turbine Blades
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2014, 07:02:33 PM »
Amazing what can be accomplished with these composites!

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Re: Fiber Weaving Strengthens Turbine Blades
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2014, 07:14:41 PM »
Only problem is their life time, not more then 15 years.