Re: How Rockets Differ From Jets

Fred J. McCall wrote:
> :Laminate nanotube fabric with graphite epoxy and an almost 'magical'
> :hull material is born. This laminated fabric could be used throughout
> :the spaceplane to strengthen and lighten the spaceplane beyond any
> :other material known.
>
> And just what holds it all together, Tomcat? Elmers?
>
> Engineering isn't magic. Get some training.



When a fiberglass boat is made using fiberglass and resin one big
section can be merged into another section making a single piece. This
merging of fiberglass and resin is terrifically strong. The same can
be done with graphite epoxy and basalt fabric, or graphite epoxy and
nanotube fabric.

I like the nice simple and quick. Make it too complicated, take too
long, and it either won't get done or it won't work.


tomcat

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