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(57) [Abstract] A composite material container 36 having a fiber reinforced material densified by a book material is wound around a preform 28 having an axial opening 30 at the bottom and preformed by chemical vapor infiltration. It is made by densifying the body and closing the opening with a plug 34. Prior to densification, the preform can be reinforced. After the plug is in place, a final chemical vapor infiltration can be performed. |