Case Study $1$

Aerospace company $xYZ$ is working on a project to build a new generation of commercial

aircraft. The company aims to improve fuel efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance

overall safety. Discuss the material selection criteria for aircraft components, considering

factors such as strength$-$to$-$weight ratio and fatigue resistance. Your role is to identify suitable

materials for critical components of aircraft such as wings and the fuselage.

a$)$ Analyze and compare different materials for aircraft wings, considering factors such as

strength, flexibility, and weight. Justify your choices.

b$)$ Examine materials for the aircraft fuselage, focusing on both structural integrity and

weight reduction. Justify your choices.