Activities report of the Materials and Construction Department

Research and progress in construction and materials in the West German aerospace industry are reported. The following topics are presented: research and development, future projects, budgets, future developments; classifications and capacity of the research department, subdivision into departments and sections, research set up; participation in research and development of the German aerospace industry; results from the research department for materials and construction, structural mechanics, aeroelasticity, material sciences, space simulation, building modes and construction research.