BLADES

摘要

A composite blade assembly is disclosed including a composite blade or aerofoil (2) and a root member (1). One end of the blade (2) extends along the root member (1) and is secured therewith. The blade (2) includes a plurality of layers of braided material (20). The thickness of the blade material in the region of the root member (1) is thickened by altering the braid angle of the braided material.