I have been checking different laminated ( compreg ) products and to me seems like the 1400-1500 kg/m3 laminates might be good for Mach 2 speeds.
If wood is normally 400-600 kg/m3 then this laminate is much much stronger.
There seems to be a problem; the press needed for this kinda woods have to be enermous.
Also you need to impregnate the wood and heat it up.
Is it too arduous to do it ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_Press_Program
Wood as such is no good; https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aircraft/amt_airframe_handbook/media/ama_Ch06.pdf
Background; http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-112399-131003/unrestricted/03ch2.pdf
Facts; http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-112399-131003/unrestricted/03ch2.pdf
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February 19, 2015 at 8:43 am