Extended Non-Destructive Testing of Composite Bonds

Informations projet

ENCOMB

N° de convention de subvention: 266226

Projet clôturé

Date de début 1 Novembre 2010

Date de fin 30 Avril 2014

Financé au titre de

• Specific Programme "Cooperation": Transport (including Aeronautics)

Coût total € 5 928 666,20

Contribution de l’UE € 4 231 823,00

Coordonné par

FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV
Germany

Objectif

Even though composite materials are already used in the manufacturing of structural components in aeronautics industry a consequent light-weight design of CFRP primary structures is limited due to a lack of adequate joining technologies. In general, adhesive bonding is the optimum technique for joining CFRP light-weight structures, but difficulties in assessing the bond quality by non-destructive testing (NDT) limit its use for aircraft structural assembly. In consequence certification by the regulation authorities is restrictive.
In order to implement robust and reliable quality assurance procedures for adhesive bonding, the main objective of ENCOMB (Extended Non-Destructive Testing for Composite Bonds) is the identification, development and adaptation of methods suitable for the assessment of the adhesive bond quality. Since the performance of adhesive bonds depends on the physico-chemical properties of adherend surfaces and adhesives, testing methods for adhesive and adherend surface characterisation will also be developed.
The implementation of reliable adhesive bonding processes by advanced quality assurance will lead to an increased use of light-weight composite materials for highly integrated structures minimising rivet based assembly. The expected weight savings for the fuselage airframe are up to 15 %. These weight savings will have further effects on the size and weight of the engines. From the overall weight savings, significant reductions in fuel consumption (direct costs) and hence CO2 emissions per passenger-kilometre will result.
In ENCOMB, a multidisciplinary consortium of 14 partners from top-level European research organisations, universities and industries brings together leading experts from all relevant fields. The participation of three major European aircraft manufacturers as well as one SME ensures the consideration of relevant application scenarios, technological specifications and use of the full exploitation potential of the results.

Champ scientifique

• engineering and technology › mechanical engineering › vehicle engineering › aerospace engineering › aircraft
• engineering and technology › mechanical engineering › vehicle engineering › aerospace engineering › aeronautical engineering
• engineering and technology › materials engineering › composites › carbon fibers
• engineering and technology › environmental engineering › energy and fuels

Programme(s)

• FP7-TRANSPORT - Specific Programme "Cooperation": Transport (including Aeronautics)

Thème(s)

• AAT.2010.1.1-2. - Aerostructures
• AAT.2010.4.2-2. - Aerostructures

Appel à propositions

FP7-AAT-2010-RTD-1
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Régime de financement

CP-FP - Small or medium-scale focused research project

Coordinateur

FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV

• Contribution de l’UE: € 1 053 557,10
• Adresse: HANSASTRASSE 27C ; 80686 Munchen ; Allemagne
• Région: Bayern › Oberbayern › München, Kreisfreie Stadt
• Type d’activité: Research Organisations
• Contact administratif: Christoph Schulte (Mr.)
• Coût total: Aucune donnée

Participants (14)

AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH

Allemagne

• Contribution de l’UE: € 185 100,00
• Adresse: KREETSLAG 10 ; 21129 Hamburg
• Région: Hamburg › Hamburg › Hamburg
• Type d’activité: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
• Contact administratif: Holger Temmen (Mr.)
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PANEPISTIMIO PATRON

Grèce

• Contribution de l’UE: € 294 420,00
• Adresse: UNIVERSITY CAMPUS RIO PATRAS ; 265 04 Rio Patras
• Région: Κεντρική Ελλάδα › Δυτική Ελλάδα › Αχαΐα
• Type d’activité: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
• Contact administratif: Spiros Pantelakis (Prof.)
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AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE GMBH

Allemagne

• Contribution de l’UE: € 197 366,40
• Adresse: WILLY-MESSERSCHMITT-STRASSE 1 ; 82024 Taufkirchen
• Région: Bayern › Oberbayern › München, Landkreis
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• Contact administratif: Anton Riedl (Mr.)
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UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

Royaume-Uni

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• Adresse: BEACON HOUSE QUEENS ROAD ; BS8 1QU Bristol
• Région: South West (England) › Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area › Bristol, City of
• Type d’activité: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
• Contact administratif: Johanna Rule (Ms.)
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RESEARCH CENTER FOR NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING GMBH

Autriche

• Contribution de l’UE: € 289 751,75
• Adresse: ALTENBERGER STRASSE 69 SCIENCE PARK 2/2 OG ; 4040 Linz
• Région: Westösterreich › Oberösterreich › Linz-Wels
• Type d’activité: Research Organisations
• Contact administratif: Jürgen Kasberger (Dr.)
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A. Usikov Institute of Radiophysics and Electronics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Ukraine

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• Contact administratif: Igor Scherbatko (Dr.)
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Pologne

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• Contact administratif: Wieslaw Mieczyslaw Ostachowicz (Prof.)
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A2 TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Participation terminée

Royaume-Uni

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AGENZIA NAZIONALE PER LE NUOVE TECNOLOGIE, L'ENERGIA E LO SVILUPPO ECONOMICO SOSTENIBILE

Italie

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• Contact administratif: Giuseppe Fonti (Mr.)
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CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS

France

• Contribution de l’UE: € 359 446,10
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• Contact administratif: Patrice Soullie (Mr.)
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AIRBUS GROUP SAS

France

• Contribution de l’UE: € 58 602,00
• Adresse: 2 ROND-POINT EMILE DEWOITINE ; 31700 BLAGNAC
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KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED

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