A hybrid composite structure is formed from layers of gore strips (12), polymeric matrix composite (71) comprising a resin impregnated slit tape or tow, and a central honeycomb layer formed from a plurality of rectangular sections (72). The first two steps include forming a plurality of the gore strips...http://www.google.de/patents/US5651850?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5651850 - Method of fabricating hybrid composite structures