1030. Advanced Composites and Their Application to Hydrofoils

Title1030. Advanced Composites and Their Application to Hydrofoils
Publication TypeConference Paper
Paper Number1030
Year of Publication1974
AuthorsGresczuk, L. B., Hawley A. V., and White T.
Conference33rd Annual Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, May 6-8
Conference LocationFort Worth, Texas
PublisherSociety of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.
Date Published5/6/74
Abstract

Over the past 10 years, significant progress

Following a brief review of the advanced composites and their application to structural components
of aircraft, missiles, and space vehicles, studies are presented on potential applications of composites
to various structural components of hydrofoils, including decking, hull, foils, and strut. It is shown
that application of various composites to the hull and decking of a hydrofoil can yield a weight saving of
16 to 51 percent whereas application of composites to struts and foils shows potential weight savings of
~60 percent compared to steel counterparts. Results are also presented on cost effectiveness of composites
as applied to hydrofoils.

Pages15
Key Words13. Weight Engineering - Marine
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