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Aspects of battle damage repair of helicopter structures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 February 2016

J. Wang  and
A. Baker
J. Wang
Affiliation:
Air Vehicles Division, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Australia
A. Baker
Affiliation:
Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Co-operative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures, Australia
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Abstract

This paper summarises recent research conducted at the Defence Science and Technology Organisation in the area of aircraft battle damage repair, covering aspects such as ballistic testing, ballistic damage prediction, non-destructive damage inspection, structure residual-strength assessment, repair materials and techniques, repair design approaches, repair implementation and demonstration. The research has been focused on military helicopter composite structures. This paper provides an overview of a wide range of research conducted and detailed information in selected areas. Considerations for future research directions are also briefly discussed.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 114 , Issue 1155 , May 2010 , pp. 321 - 332
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2010 

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