Large composite structures incorporating a resin distribution network

A unitary composite structure comprising:

• a core having a peripheral surface and a feeder channel formed to lie across at least a portion of said peripheral surface of said core;
• a resin distribution medium laid adjacent said peripheral surface of said core, said resin distribution medium comprising a structure which defines a plurality of intersecting passages, said passages being in fluid communication with said feeder channel in said peripheral surface of said core;
• a fiber material covering said core, said feeder channel, and said resin distribution medium;
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• a cured resin impregnating said fiber material and substantially completely filling said feeder channel and said intersecting passages of said resin distribution medium.

A unitary composite structure comprising:

• a core having a peripheral surface and a feeder channel formed to lie across at least a portion of said peripheral surface of said core;
• a resin distribution network adjacent said peripheral surface of said core, said resin distribution network comprising a structure defining a plurality of intersecting passages, said passages being in fluid communication with said feeder channel in said peripheral surface of said core;
• a fiber material covering said core, said feeder channel, and said resin distribution medium;
• and
• a cured resin impregnating said fiber material and substantially completely filling said feeder channel and said intersecting passages of said resin distribution medium.