Overview
- Addresses the intricacies and nuances of effectively joining aerospace materials
- Offers valuable insights into the future of aerospace manufacturing
- Includes case studies and practical applications
Part of the book series: Sustainable Aviation (SA)
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Keywords
- Aeronautics and Space Applications
- Aerospace Alloys
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- Aerospace Materials
- Aerospace Structures
- Aircraft Design
- Airframe Materials
- Electron beam welding
- Friction stir welding
- Joining Operations
- Laser welding
- Tungsten inert gas welding
About this book
This book provides a deep knowledge of the specialized world of aerospace material joining, focusing on the methods, techniques, and strategies essential for creating resilient and high-performance structures in aeronautics and space applications. It uncovers the latest advancements and emerging technologies that define the future of aerospace manufacturing. From the precision demands of metallurgical joining methods to the innovative realm of mechanical joining techniques, this book provides a roadmap to mastering the intricacies of joining processes tailored for aerospace materials.
Joining Operations for Aerospace Materials equips engineers, researchers, and technical staff with the expertise to navigate the challenges of working with cutting-edge materials in the most demanding environments.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Selim Gürgen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering at Eskişehir Osmangazi University (ESOGU), located in Eskişehir, Turkey. Additionally, he serves as the Director of Eskişehir Vocational School within ESOGU and is as an Executive Board Member of the Aerospace Technologies Research Center. Dr. Gürgen has participated in international projects and collaborations, including visits to the University of Wollongong in Australia for a project on smart materials and the University of Aveiro in Portugal for research on cork composites. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a manufacturing engineer at a joint venture of KMWE-Dutch Aero. Throughout his career, Dr. Gürgen has contributed to various industrial and research projects in collaboration with organizations such as Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), Fiat Automotive Industry, and the Turkish Air Force. Funding for his projects has been provided by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), the European Union (EU), and other local and international funders. He has a substantial publication record, with numerous articles in refereed international journals, as well as edited and authored books and book chapters. Dr. Gürgen also serves as an editorial member for several international journals. His research interests primarily focus on materials science and manufacturing technologies in the defense and aerospace industries.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Joining Operations for Aerospace Materials
Editors: Selim Gürgen
Series Title: Sustainable Aviation
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-59445-8Due: 05 August 2024
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-59448-9Due: 05 August 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-59446-5Due: 05 August 2024
Series ISSN: 2730-7778
Series E-ISSN: 2730-7786
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 187
Number of Illustrations: 101 b/w illustrations