摘要 |
<p>A composite laminate, an aircraft skin panel, an airfoil, an aircraft and a method of manufacturing such a composite laminate are provided. The laminate includes at least three layers, namely a first layer of fibre reinforced composite material, a second layer usually metallic and usually forming a surface of the component and a third layer of impact energy-absorbing material interposed between the first and second layers, wherein the second and third layers protect the first layer from impact damage. The method of manufacture involves placing all three layers, including a said third layer of foaming adhesive, in a closed mould and foaming the adhesive to form a component to shape. <IMAGE></p> |