Abstract:
An airfoil (160) for a gas turbine engine includes, an airfoil section (164) extending between a leading edge (L/E) and a trailing edge (T/E) in a chordwise direction and extending between a tip and a root section (166,162) in a spanwise direction (R). A composite core (168;168") defines the root section (162) and a portion of the airfoil section (164). First and second skins (170,172) extend along opposed sides of the composite core (168;168").
Abstract:
A fan blade having a body with a dovetail and an airfoil extending radially outwardly. The airfoil includes a pair of skins spaced to form an internal core, which define a pressure side and a suction side, and extending from a radially inner end to a radially outer tip. The core receives a plurality of braided tubes, with the tubes extending with at least a component in a radially outward direction. A fan and an engine are also described.
Abstract:
A composite article (24) including a multiple of composite layers (30) impregnated with a polymer matrix (40); and a nanotube material (50) that facilitates a mechanical interlock between at least two of the multiple of composite layers (30). A method of manufacturing a composite article (24) including a multiple of composite layers (30) within a polymer matrix (40); and distributing a nanotube material (50) between at least two of the multiple of composite layers (30) to facilitate a mechanical interlock between the at least two of the multiple of composite layers (30) adjacent an otherwise relatively low strength interlaminar interface region of the composite article (24).
Abstract:
An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes a blade body, a leading edge sheath, and an energy absorbing insert. The blade body has a pressure side and a suction side that each between a forward portion and a trailing edge. The leading edge sheath has a leading edge portion that is spaced apart from the forward portion, a first arm that engages the pressure side, and a second arm that engages the suction side. A cavity is defined between the leading edge portion, the first arm, the second arm, and the forward portion. The energy absorbing insert is disposed within the cavity and improves the impact resistance of the airfoil.
Abstract:
A fan blade assembly for a gas turbine engine (10) includes a blade body (48), a blade cover (56) secured to the blade body and an adhesive layer (58) to secure the blade cover to the blade body, the adhesive layer configured to set at ambient temperature. A method of forming a fan blade assembly for a gas turbine engine includes forming a blade body, forming a blade cover separate from the blade body, and adhering the blade cover to the blade body via an adhesive layer located between the blade body and the blade cover, the adhesive layer configured to set at ambient temperature.
Abstract:
A gas turbine engine includes a fan mounting a first group of blades and a second group of blades. The first group of blades and the second group of blades share a profile shape. The first group of blades have a first laminate composition, and the second group of blades have a second laminate composition, distinct from the first laminate composition. A frequency of a vibratory mode of the first group of blades is offset from a frequency of a vibratory mode of the second group of blades. A corresponding method of creating a gas turbine engine is also provided.
Abstract:
An airfoil according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a main body extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge separated in a chordwise direction and extending between a tip and a root in a spanwise direction. The main body defines a suction side and a pressure side separated in a thickness direction and a plurality of channels extending inwardly from at least one of said suction and pressure sides. A composite cover is attached to the main body. The composite cover includes a plurality of stiffeners each received within one of the channels. A cover skin is adjacent the stiffeners, and an over-wrap surrounds the stiffeners and the cover skin.
Abstract:
A fan containment case for a gas turbine engine includes a first inner layer and a second layer outside the first inner layer, where the second layer is made of a first material having a first fabric architecture. The fan containment case also includes a third layer outside of the second layer, where the third layer is made of a second material having a second fabric architecture, and at least one of the first material and the first fabric architecture of the second layer is different from the second material and the second architecture, respectively, of the third layer. A fourth outer layer is located outside of the third layer.