CT 102 — Composite Technology 1
Theory and application of composite manufacturing principles: knowledge of material types and resin systems; curing and cross linking of polymer resin systems; design considerations to construct laminates and sandwich core parts; knowledge and use of layup techniques. Use of both open and closed molding methods are reviewed, including: wet layup, filament winding, vacuum bagging, resin infusion process (VARTM), and light resin transfer modeling (LRTM). The use of core material properties; precision measurement tools to finish cured composites to print specifications; and understanding and demonstration of material handling and shop safety practices.
Prerequisites: MATH 76