2. GLARE is a new aerospace structural material composed of
alternating, bonded layers of aluminum alloy and glass fiber
reinforced plastic.
GLARE looks the same as aluminum sheeting, but it is constructed
from layers. First a thin layer of aluminum, then a thin layer of
strong fiberglass, and then another layer of aluminum.
The material thus obtained combines the properties of both the
metal and the fiber.
The metal makes it possible to deform GLARE plastically, while
the fibers give GLARE strength.
3. Post Impact Layered
Aluminum Facesheets
•Layered Aluminum
Facesheets
4. GLARE is more fire resistive
GLARE is more resistant to damage
GLARE is less sensitive to metal fatigue.
GLARE is light in weight
• Used in construction of panels
• Used in Upper fuselage
• Reduced about 500 Kg in weight
5. Its expensive
Not well known, hence restricting its use to
the aerospace industry
6. Its expensive
Not well known, hence restricting its use to
the aerospace industry