Assessment of Emerging Metallic Structures Technologies through Test and Analysis of Fuselage Structure: Design, Fabrication and Assembly of Advanced Fuselage Panels using Fiber Metal Laminate Materials
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2026-02-01
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- Aircraft
- Airworthiness
- Fuselages
- Metals
- Structural analysis
- Milling
- Durability
- Cost effectiveness
- Manufacturing
- Arconic
- Embraer
- NIAR-FirePoint Innovations
- Emerging Metallic Structures Technologies (EMST)
- Weight Efficiency
- Hybrid Materials
- Fiber Metal Laminate (FML)
- Autoclave Bonding
- Hydroforming
- Waterjet Cutting
- Tooling
- Assembly
- Coupon-level Test
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Edition:Final Report
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Abstract:To effectively gauge the advancements in Emerging Metallic Structures Technologies (EMST), a collaborative effort involving Arconic, Embraer, the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been undertaken. This collaboration focuses on the development of a full-scale fuselage structure test article and coupon level testing to conduct damage tolerance investigations. These investigations leverage the FAA’s Full-Scale Aircraft Structural Test Evaluation and Research (FASTER) facility and Structures and Materials Lab capabilities. The primary objective of this consortium is to assess the viability of integrating these cutting-edge materials into a full-scale aircraft fuselage structure. This follows the creation and testing of three initial test articles, which were instrumental in evaluating the crack growth and eventual structural failure.
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