Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 71 Issue 3
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An International JournalTable of contents
Anodizing of aluminium alloys
G.E. Thompson, H. Habazaki, K. Shimizu, M. Sakairi, P. Skeldon, X. Zhou, G.C. WoodAnodizing is used widely in the surface treatment of aluminium alloys for aerospace applications. Considers recent advances in understanding of the influences of alloying elements…
Accelerated corrosion tests for aerospace materials: current limitations and future trends
K.R. Baldwin, C.J.E. SmithExamines accelerated methods for the corrosion testing of materials, coatings and surface treatments used in the aerospace and defence industries. The drawbacks with some current…
Conductive gel gaskets for aircraft antennas reduce installation costs, corrosion and downtime
Ben Sitler, Ken LoConsiders the causes of corrosion of avionics antennae and the damage damage it causes. Gives the authors’ view of the disadvantages of conventional antenna attachment and sealing…
Corrosion detection and control
Terry FordConsiders briefly the history of corrosion in metallic aircraft. Summarizes the different types of corrosion which affect aircraft and the methods for monitoring and measuring…
Sharpening the problem‐solving skills of aerospace engineers
Gary J. VromanDescribes how Ladish Co. Inc., North America’s second largest forging company, has changed the approach its engineers use to solve problems. Aerospace constitutes approximately 85…
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0002-2667Online date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditor:
- Prof Phil Webb