Abstract: A composite component comprising fibres embedded in a matrix material. A plurality of pins extend through the matrix material. Each pin of the plurality of pins comprises a hollow bore such that the bore of each pin defines a plurality of holes in the composite component.

Abstract: A method of reinforcing a fiber reinforced resin matrix composite structure, the method including: providing a composite structure having one or more holes formed therein, and feeding a reinforcement rod through a passageway having one or more walls defining an inlet to the passageway. The inlet to the passageway is dimensioned to prevent a rod having a maximum cross sectional dimension greater than a predetermined dimension from passing through the passageway. In the event of the rod impacting the wall defining the inlet to the passageway, operation of the rig is stopped. In the event of the rod passing through the passageway without impacting the wall defining the inlet to the passageway, a portion of the rod is inserted into a hole in a composite structure.

Abstract: A method of reinforcing a fibre reinforced resin matrix composite structure, the method including: providing a composite structure having one or more holes formed therein, and feeding a reinforcement rod through a passageway having one or more walls defining an inlet to the passageway. The inlet to the passageway is dimensioned to prevent a rod having a maximum cross sectional dimension greater than a predetermined dimension from passing through the passageway. In the event of the rod impacting the wall defining the inlet to the passageway, operation of the rig is stopped. In the event of the rod passing through the passageway without impacting the wall defining the inlet to the passageway, a portion of the rod is inserted into a hole in a composite structure.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite component including reinforcing a composite structure by providing a composite structure with a plurality of holes provided therein, and positioning a reinforcement rod in each of the holes. The reinforcement rods are dimensioned to protrude from the holes. The reinforcement rods are cropped to a desired length after the rods have been positioned in the holes.

Abstract: A composite component comprising fibres embedded in a matrix material. A plurality of pins extend through the matrix material. Each pin of the plurality of pins comprises a hollow bore such that the bore of each pin defines a plurality of holes in the composite component.

Abstract: A composite component comprises a plurality of plies and a plurality of pins extending in a direction transverse to the plies. The pins comprise a first region formed from a first material and a second region formed from a second material.