Fibre Metal Laminates for future aeronautics
Themes: Aerospace, Materials
Late lab scale demonstration
A TRL is a measure to indicate the matureness of a developing technology. When an innovative idea is discovered it is often not directly suitable for application. Usually such novel idea is subjected to further experimentation, testing and prototyping before it can be implemented. The image below shows how to read TRL’s to categorise the innovative ideas.
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Why?
We have a unique understanding of and experience with Fibre Metal Laminates (FML). This enables accurately calculating and simulating its behaviour. This is a requirement to be able to design with FML and validate/verify these designs.
How?
FML blur the boundary between material and structure. Their integral design (number, type and alignment of layers) can be tailored to local stresses and functionalities, and very large panels can be produced in automated production.
When?
Glare is one prominent example of an FML. We have been extensively involved in its development and application. Since then, this line of research has been broadened and deepened, ready to apply not just Glare but any FML.
Dr. ir. René Alderliesten