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Recent Developments in SiC-fibre reinforced titanium shafts

Hausmann, Joachim and Peters, Piet and Schurmann, Hartmut and Hofmann, Frank (2006) Recent Developments in SiC-fibre reinforced titanium shafts. In: International congress on innovative solutions for the advancement of the transport industry TRANSFAC ´06, p. 242. Inasmet-Tecnalia, San Sebastian, Spain. International congress on innovative solutions for the advancement of the transport industry TRANSFAC ´06, 2006-10-04 - 2006-10-06, San Sebastian, Spain. ISBN 84-95520-11-7.

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Abstract

The main shaft of an aircraft’s engine transmits extremely high torques at elevated temperatures. Therefore, high strength materials with low densities are required. The torque capability of these shafts can be considerably enhanced by the application of composite materials such as silicon carbide fibre reinforced titanium alloys. Titanium matrix composites (TMCs) offer high specific strength and high specific stiffness at temperatures up to 550°C depending on the matrix alloy. Engine shafts require higher torsion strength in one direction than in the other one. To meet these requirements specific designed tubular samples have been manufactured and tested. Considering the characteristic behaviour of SiC fibre reinforced titanium alloys a unidirectional angle ply lay-up promises optimum properties. To produce tubular samples with this special lay-up a special technique has been developed which requires neither costly machines nor time consuming processes. Results have shown a maximum torque of the reinforced shafts nearly twice as high as unreinforced titanium shafts. The manufacturing process, experimental results and efforts to improve affordability will be presented. Not only efficiency of engines can be increased but also weight of other components in all sectors of the transportation industry can be reduced.

Item URL in elib:https://elib.dlr.de/46667/
Document Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Speech, Paper)
Title:Recent Developments in SiC-fibre reinforced titanium shafts
Authors:
AuthorsInstitution or Email of AuthorsAuthor's ORCID iDORCID Put Code
Hausmann, JoachimUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Peters, PietUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Schurmann, HartmutUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Hofmann, FrankWiweb, ErdingUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Date:4 October 2006
Journal or Publication Title:International congress on innovative solutions for the advancement of the transport industry TRANSFAC ´06
Refereed publication:No
Open Access:Yes
Gold Open Access:No
In SCOPUS:No
In ISI Web of Science:No
Page Range:p. 242
Editors:
EditorsEmailEditor's ORCID iDORCID Put Code
Mishra, BrajendraUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Goni, JavierUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Publisher:Inasmet-Tecnalia, San Sebastian, Spain
ISBN:84-95520-11-7
Status:Published
Keywords:MMC, titanium, shafts, processing
Event Title:International congress on innovative solutions for the advancement of the transport industry TRANSFAC ´06
Event Location:San Sebastian, Spain
Event Type:international Conference
Event Dates:2006-10-04 - 2006-10-06
Organizer:Inasmet-Tecnalia, TMS,
HGF - Research field:Aeronautics, Space and Transport
HGF - Program:Aeronautics
HGF - Program Themes:Propulsion Systems (old)
DLR - Research area:Aeronautics
DLR - Program:L ER - Engine Research
DLR - Research theme (Project):L - Fan and Compressor Technologies (old)
Location: Köln-Porz
Institutes and Institutions:Institute of Materials Research > Light Metal Composites
Deposited By: Hausmann, Dr.-Ing. Joachim
Deposited On:09 Jan 2007
Last Modified:31 Jul 2019 19:18

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