Composite Materials
What are composite materials primarily made of?
Two or more materials that can not be seperated.
Who is credited with inventing the first successful airplane?
Orville and Wilbur Wright (The Wright Brothers)
What is a common method used in aircraft manufacturing?
Assembly line production
What material makes up more than 80% of the Boeing 787?
Carbon Fiber
What is the most commonly used metal in aircraft construction due to its lightweight properties?
Aluminum
Lightweight and strong
What type of aircraft is used for surveillance
Reconnaissance aircraft
What does the term "quality control" refer to in manufacturing?
Ensuring products meet specific standards
When combined with resin, this material displays a yellow-golden sheen with a high strength-to-weight ratio.
Fiberglass
What are the two major companies involved in aircraft manufacturing.
Boeing or Airbus
What is a common composite material used in aircraft manufacturing?
Carbon Fiber
What did William Boeing and his company make before making airplanes?
Boats
What is the purpose of testing aircraft before they enter service?
To ensure safety and performance
The most widely used composite, this material is frequently reinforced with steel rebar to build tall structures.
Concrete
Before building engineers make detailed plans or drawings using CAD, what is CAD?
Computer-Aided drafting
How do composite materials help improve fuel efficiency in airplanes?
By reducing weight
Name one major technological advancement in aircraft design sing 1950.
Jet engines or radar technology
Increases efficiency and precision
This element, when added to iron, makes cast-iron, renowned for its thermal conductivity and used in cooking pans.
Carbon
This person makes sure every part of the plane is safe and works right within the plant as the aircraft is being built
What is the process called that combines different materials to create composites?
Lamination or molding
How was the purpose of aircraft changed from the early 20th Century to today?
From military and exploration to commerical travel and cargo transport.
Describe one environmental consideration in airplane manufacturing.
Reducing waste and emissions during production.
To withstand the frictional heating upon landing what two materials combine to make the aft tires of the Blackbird.
Rubber and Aluminum
What is the main disadvantages of using heavier metals, like steel, in aircraft design?
increased weight leading to decreased fuel efficiency