Features * Presents up-to-date information on the use of anisotropic materials in aerospace design * Provides strength criteria for anisotropic materials in a range of aviation and aerospace applications * Covers the impregnation process for braider fibers, low cost hybrid polymers, and carbon fibers * Discusses ultrasonic and thermography nondestructive methods for aviation and marine parts * Details the nano-composite automation process Summary Optimization of aviation and space vehicle design requires accurate assessment of the dynamic stability and general properties of hybrid materials...

Based on rapid technological developments in wind power, governments and energy corporations are aggressively investing in this natural resource. Illustrating some of the crucial new breakthroughs in structural design and application of wind energy generation machinery, Hybrid Anisotropic Materials for Wind Power Turbine Blades explores new automated, repeatable production techniques that expand the use of robotics and process controls. These practices are intended to ensure cheaper fabrication of less-defective anisotropic material composites used to manufacture power turbine blades.
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