WorksheetsQuiz on Composites in Aircraft Construction
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What was the last significant aircraft to use timber construction?
De Havilland Comet
The Mosquito
Boeing 737
Airbus A320
Which material was first integrated by Boeing into their civilian aircraft in 1958?
Fibreglass
Carbon Fibre
Aramid Fibre
Metal Matrix Composites
What is a key disadvantage of carbon fibre in aircraft?
High density
Sudden and catastrophic failure
Poor corrosion resistance
Low tensile strength
Which fibre is better known under the trade name Kevlar?
Glass Fibre
Carbon Fibre
Aramid Fibre
Boron Fibre
What is the primary role of the matrix in a composite?
Provide tensile strength
Bind the fibres together
Increase electrical conductivity
Reduce weight
Which of the following is NOT a property of composites?
Excellent fatigue resistance
Outstanding corrosion resistance
High strength
High density
What type of composite uses a metal matrix?
Ceramic Matrix Composites
Organic Matrix Composites
Polymer Matrix Composites
Metal Matrix Composites
What is the main advantage of using hollow fibres in composites?
Increase compressive strength
Reduce cost
Improve electrical properties
Enhance thermal expansion
What is the purpose of a 'smart patch' in aircraft repair?
Reduce weight
Transmit information about serviceability
Increase tensile strength
Improve aerodynamics
Which material is used in the fan cowls of jet engines for protection?
Ceramic fibres
Carbon fibres
Aramid fibres
Boron fibres
What is the primary benefit of using carbon fibre in aerospace applications?
High thermal conductivity
Excellent electrical insulation
Low weight and high strength
Cost-effectiveness
Which composite material is known for its excellent thermal resistance?
Polymer Matrix Composites
Ceramic Matrix Composites
Carbon Fibre Composites
Glass Fibre Composites
What is a common application of aramid fibres in the aerospace industry?
Radomes
Fuel tanks
Landing gear
Bulletproof vests
