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Re: Avalon.....dooohh
Carbon Fiber composites are insulators, at low voltages. The matrix holding
the fibers is typically an expoxy resin, that is, plastic, and an insulator.
This is a real problem for aircraft, because unlike aluminum, which can take
a lightning hit and survive because it can conduct the current, carbon fiber
doesn't and explodes from the localized thermal stress. The Beech Starship,
as well as a number of military aircraft, have to take measures to reduce
this effect, either by applying conductive paint, or other design
techniques.
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From: Tesla List <tesla@pupman.com>
To: tesla@pupman.com <tesla@pupman.com>
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: Avalon.....dooohh
>Original Poster: "Bunnykiller" <bigfoo39@telocity.com>
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>Snippersss
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>> Which is actually quite easy. Either use a nonconductive shaft (carbon
>> fiber or fiberglass) (watch out for torsional resonance) or insulating
>> bushings.
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>ummmmmmm Carbon Fiber ???? non conductive ? When did they manage to
>create that ?
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>Scot D
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