Chapter 7 Advanced Composite Materials Description of Composite Structures Introduction Composite materials are becoming more important in the  construction of aerospace structures. Aircraft parts made  from composite materials, such as fairings, spoilers, and flight  controls, were developed during the 1960s for their weight  savings over aluminum parts. New generation large aircraft  are designed with all composite fuselage and wing structures,  and the repair of these advanced composite materials requires  an in-depth knowledge of composite structures, materials,  and tooling. The primary advantages of composite materials  are their high strength, relatively low weight, and corrosion  resistance.