Curved sample of fabric-reinforced shape-changing polymer for use in shape-changing aircraft

Curved sample of fabric-reinforced shape-changing polymer Curved sample of fabric-reinforced shape-changing polymer for use in shape-changing aircraft Curved sample of fabric-reinforced shape-changing polymer for use in shape-changing aircraft

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Curved sample of fabric-reinforced shape-changing polymer
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Curved sample of fabric-reinforced shape-changing polymer, as researched for use in shape-changing aircraft, by the Cornerstone Research Group Inc., Dayton, Ohio, United States, 2007. Sample is smooth on one side. The other side shows the reinforcing fabric, which has a 'diamond' shape woven pattern.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2007-36/4
Materials:
undisclosed thermoset resin and textile (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 75 mm x 145 mm x 110 mm, 0.025kg
type:
sample
credit:
Cornerstone Research Group Inc.