The use of composite materials in civil aviation

This thesis is written in a research form and it’s focused on the usage of composite materials in civil aviation with the emphasis on the structures of airliners. The first chapter deals with the basic classification of composites and the description of the particular kinds of matrices and reinforcements. The second chapter gives a brief introduction to the history of the usage of composite materials at the airliners, decribes the classification of the aircraft structure, discusses the most widely employed composite materials in aircraft structures and offers an overview of various manufacturing methods