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