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Who was the last English Manager to win a domestic trophy?
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#64679. Asked by juicehead2. (Apr 16 06 5:18 AM)
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jimmyrussell23
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The new material GLARE (GLAss-REinforced fibre metal laminate) is used in the upper fuselage and on the stabilizers' leading edges. This aluminium-glass-fibre laminate is lighter and has better corrosion and impact resistance than conventional aluminium alloys used in aviation. Unlike earlier composite materials, it can be repaired using conventional aluminium repair techniques.
Carbon-fibre reinforced plastics, glass-fibre reinforced plastic and quartz-fibre reinforced plastic are also used extensively in wings, fuselage sections and on doors. The A380 is the first time that carbon fibre has been used to make the central wing box of a commercial airliner. Thermoplastics are used in the slats’ leading edges.
Newer weldable aluminium alloys are also used. This enables the widespread use of laser welding manufacturing techniques - eliminating rows of rivets and resulting in a lighter, stronger structure. While Airbus intended to use GLARE across its future product line, Boeing's decision to go all-composite with its 787 has forced Airbus to choose a similar path with new materials on its A350.
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