Lighter, Stronger, Better: Composites
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Presented Online
What makes the Boeing 787 Dreamliner so dreamy? Composites. These engineered materials allow aircraft to be lighter and stronger. Explore composites in this fast-paced webcast: learn what they are, how they are made and how they are used in the aerospace industry.
Educator Resource:
Lesson Plan - Composite Material Testing
Data Collection Sheet
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