Project description
Improved numerical method to test composite aircraft structures
The EU-funded MATRIX project will develop improved numerical methods to compute both the type and variability of the defects that arise during the aircraft manufacturing process. More than 130 defect types and 60 variability and uncertainty sources could be identified for the resin transfer moulding process – a mass production method of composite parts. The MATRIX output comprises a smart tool that should help streamline the standard building block approach of composite materials, reducing the number of physical tests at flat-coupon level and on simple-shape elements and complex shapes. The tool will prove valuable for certifying composite, single-load path structures according to standards set out in FAR Part 25.
Objective
MATRIX Project intend to support the economic matter of the airworthiness certification for composite SLP structures in FAR 25, developing an OPTIMIZED approach to analyse, test and validate a large numbers of innovative materials suitable for HECOLAG purpose.
MATRIX output will be a SMART TOOL to streamline the standard Building Block Approach of composite material with a limited number of phisical tests at flat coupons level (L1), simple shape elements (L2) and detailed complex shape (L3).
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CS2-IA - Innovation actionCoordinator
3001 Leuven
Belgium