The Boeing 787 Dreamliner
is indeed the world’s first “mostly” composite commercial
airplane in that it weighs in at around 50% or more of advanced composites
material structures. The composite structures are being fabricated using advanced
materials as well as established composites manufacturing processes such as:”
automated fiber placement, resin infusion methods, hand lay-up and autoclave,
etc. The 787 will use 20% less fuel per passenger than similarly sized airplanes,
produce fewer carbon emissions and will have quieter takeoffs and landings.
This presentation will present an overview of the 787 as well as discuss some
of the recent structural testing aspects of the development and certification
program.
Dr. William Avery is currently the SAMPE International President, as well as, an Associate Technical Fellow at the Boeing Company in Seattle, WA. He has 21 years of experience with composite aerospace structures and his current assignment is the Lead Engineer on the 787 wing test and technology organization. He received his PhD from Virginia Tech in 1987.
University of Utah
COST:
SAMPE Members: Free
Non-members/Guests: $10.00
Students: Free
TIME and PLACE:
The Officer's Club
150 S. Fort Douglas Blvd (mapquest)
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
6:30 Social
7:00 Dinner
7:45 Student Presentation
8:00 Main Presentation
Please RSVP to Dave Fullwood at 801-422-6316 or e-mail Please include your name, company name, number of people attending and whether or not you are a current SAMPE Member.
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