Aircraft Materials: Jumbo Jets 787, A380 | Get Info in 1 Month

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the materials used in the construction of jumbo jets, specifically the Boeing 787 and Airbus A380. Participants share resources and references that could assist in researching aircraft materials, addressing both theoretical and practical aspects of materials science in aerospace engineering.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests assistance in finding reliable sources for information on aircraft materials, indicating a time constraint for their paper preparation.
  • Another participant suggests searching for MIL-HDBK-5J, which contains descriptions and properties of various aerospace materials, and mentions that it can be downloaded for free from some sites.
  • A different participant recommends visiting the official websites of Airbus and Boeing, as well as various materials societies like ASM International, AIAA, SAE, and TMS for additional resources on aluminum alloys and composites.
  • One participant highlights the importance of press releases from manufacturers regarding materials used in aviation and aerospace.
  • Another participant points out that the MIL-HDBK-5J has been replaced by MMPDS, which may not be freely available, indicating a potential cost issue for accessing updated material data.
  • There is a discussion about the availability of the MIL-HDBK-5J and MMPDS, with some participants noting that they have found the former available for free, while the latter may require payment.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the availability and accessibility of the MIL-HDBK-5J and MMPDS, with some asserting that the former can still be downloaded for free while others mention potential costs associated with the latter. There is no consensus on the best sources for the requested information, as various suggestions are made without agreement on a single authoritative resource.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference changes in the availability of military handbooks and the transition from MIL-HDBK-5J to MMPDS, indicating that the information may depend on the specific version accessed. There are also mentions of potential differences between the two handbooks, but these are not resolved within the discussion.

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Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I have to present a paper on Aircraft materials and I have only one month left to prepare...
I've split my paper into 3 parts and for the third aspect,I need to know the material details of Jumbo Jets like 787, A380.
The books I have are old and I am poor in internet searching...
Please give me some sites......
please guys...
Some really good sites
 
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Do a search for MIL-HDBK-5J, it has descriptions and material properties for many materials used in aerospace including exotic Auminum Alloys and Titanium Alloys. The PDF can be downloaded for free at some sites.

As for what materials those specific airplanes are made of, you're on your own. I'm sure many small articles are readily available on the internet.

... and quit with the begging. Begging like that usually means the project has been put off to the last possible second and no "real" effort has been put into finding information either on the internet or at the library.
 
Visit the Airbus and Boeing websites.

And various materials societies ASM International, AIAA, SAE, TMS have resources on aluminum alloys and composites.

For enginees look at the thread on Rolls Royce Trent Engine Technology, and visit RR's site and GE's site.

Manufacturers also put out press releases on their materials related to Aviation and Aerospace.

Try -

http://www.compositesworld.com/hpc/issues/2004/March/412

http://www2.dupont.com/Vespel/en_US/NewsEvents/article20070319.html


If one is involved in Materials Science/Engineering, I highly recommend an inexpensive student membership in ASM International, which has a joint student membership with The Metallurgical Society, TMS.
See - www.asminternational.org

The membership will get you access to Advanced Materials & Processes, which is a free journal with the membership. It has special editions on materials in specific industries, e.g. Aerospace, Automotive, Marine or specials particular materials like Al alloys, Cu alloys, Steels, . . . .

For this project see Advanced Materials & Processes:

Aluminum Alloy Development for the Airbus A380 — PART 2
Ph. Lequeu, Ph. Lassince (Alcan Rhenalu, Issoire, France)
T. Warner (Alcan CRV, Voreppe, France)
AM&P 165(7) 41-44 Jul 2007

Aluminum Alloy Development for the Airbus A380 — PART 1
Ph. Lequeu, Ph. Lassince (Alcan Rhenalu, Issoire, France)
T. Warner (Alcan CRV, Voreppe, France)
AM&P 165(6)33-35 Jun 2007
 
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The mil handbook is now MMPDS. I don't think you'll find anything under the handbook title any more.
 
FredGarvin said:
The mil handbook is now MMPDS. I don't think you'll find anything under the handbook title any more.

The MIL-HDBK-5J can still be downloaded (for free). MMPDS costs money AFAIK, since it is being supported by NIST now.

Link: http://www.weibull.com/mil_std/mil_hdbk_5j.pdf
 
So that's where they moved it to. I remember a ways back when the switch was made and mil handbook was available for free. Then it disappeared. MMPDS was free for a little while. That's why I have only the -01 copy. They are identical though. I have yet to find any differences. Thanks for the link.
 

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