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COMPOSIT | the Future use of Composites in Transport | 2002-04 |

Research Cluster 06 | Joinning Technologies for Composite Transportation Structures.

The Event.

The COMPOSIT workshop on "Joining Technologies for Composite Transportation Structures" was held in Orbassano, Italy on the 11th April 2003. Hosted by Centro Ricerche Fiat, the programme for the day was as follows:

"Joining Technologies for Polymeric Matrix Composites: Present and Future"

José Kenny (University of Perugia, I)

 

"Structural Adhesive Bonding in the Aerospace, Automotive and Railway Industries - Differences and Similarities"

Georg Wachinger (EADS, D)

 

"Hybrid Joints in Composite Material Applications"

Gustavo Pulvirenti (University of Rome, I)

 

"Composite Bonding in Transportation"

Jochem Sauer (Vantico, CH)

 

"BOJCAS: Bolted Joints in Composite Aircraft Structures"

Michael McCarthy (University of Limerick, IRL)

 

"Hot Bonding of Monocoque Structures: Automotive Applications"

Giulio Strambi (ATR, I)

 

"Structural Joining Methods for Thermoplastic Composites (TPC) Laminates"

Rocco Rametta (CETMA, I)

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The Output from the Workshop.

 

The COMPOSIT research cluster on the "Joining Technologies for Composite Transportation Structures" can be explored by following the link below.

Future Research Requirements

Priorities for future work in order to meet the j oining of composite structures needs of the transport sectors.