Aerospace applications of composites

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Across
  1. 1. Strength - Ability of composites to withstand pulling forces (key for structural integrity).
  2. 4. Fiber - Strong, lightweight fibers used in composites (backbone of aerospace structures).
  3. 6. Stability - Resistance to heat degradation (vital for high-speed aircraft).
  4. 8. - Separation of composite layers (a failure mode to avoid in wings or fuselages).
  5. 12. Cycle - Time, temperature, and pressure process to harden composites (sets the material).
  6. 14. Polymer (FRP) - Composite with fibers in a polymer matrix (strong, light material for aircraft).
Down
  1. 2. Resin - Polymer matrix binding fibers in composites (the glue holding it together).
  2. 3. - Process of arranging composite layers before curing (like stacking fabric for molding).
  3. 4. - Materials made from two or more constituents with distinct properties (think carbon fiber in resin).
  4. 5. - Pre-impregnated composite fibers with resin (ready-to-mold material).
  5. 7. - Layers of composite materials stacked and bonded (like sheets forming a wing skin).
  6. 9. - High-pressure oven for curing composites (bakes parts to perfection).
  7. 10. Resistance - Composite’s ability to endure repeated stress (crucial for long aircraft life).
  8. 11. Structure - Composite with a lightweight core between strong skins (like honeycomb in panels).
  9. 13. Core - Lightweight hexagonal structure used in sandwich composites (strong yet light filler).