Abstract:
There is proposed a reinforcing pin for reinforcing a laminated composite structure, the reinforcing pin being formed from a plurality of fibres in a polymeric matrix, each of the fibres having the form of a helix extending along the length of the reinforcing pin. A related reinforced composite structure and a related method for producing the pin are also proposed.
Abstract:
A composite component comprising a plurality of plies. A first set of pins extend in a direction transverse to the plies and a second set of pins extend in a direction transverse to the plies. The pins of the first set are made of a different material to the pins of the second set.
Abstract:
There is proposed a laminated composite structure (6) having a plurality of laminae (7) formed of composite material, and at least one reinforcing pin (1) provided within the structure so as to extend between adjacent laminae (7). The or each pin (1) has a core (2) and an abrasive outer coating (3) provided around the core. A related method for reinforcing a laminated composite structure is also proposed.
Abstract:
A composite component comprises a plurality of plies and a plurality of pins extending in a direction transverse to the plies. The pins comprise a first region formed from a first material and a second region formed from a second material.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a laminated composite structure (12) having a plurality of laminae (13) formed of composite material, and at least one reinforcing pin (3) provided within the structure so as to extend between adjacent laminae (13). The or each said reinforcing pin (3) is formed from a plurality of interlaced metal filaments (1, 2). There is also disclosed a related method for reinforcing a laminated composite structure (12) via the use of at least one said reinforcing pin (3).