EG 411

Composite Processing

In this course advanced composite fabrication processes are examined with the intent ofunderstanding primary process control variable and their effect on composites fabrication. Asgeneral background, the primary manufacturing processes for polymer matrix composites areoverviewed and classified. To develop a theoretical background, transport and conversation equations are introduced and supported with examples. viscosity and reaction kinetics of thermostats and thermoplastics are introduce with attention to measurement methods.The concept of permeability and Darcy's law are covered. Dimensional analysis is used as a meansto generalize process models, and process models from simplified geometries are covered to form afoundation for more advanced process modeling. With this information, a few compositesfabrication processes are studied in some details, and simple process models are developed.In manufacture, and testing of a basic composite processing system.

Units: 3.0