Structural Composites II

Introduction – 4 hours

PowerPoint presentation covering composite materials, safety, structural fabrics, matrices, core materials, repair techniques, material evaluation and nondestructive testing.

Composite Fabrication – 4 hours

Materials selection and tooling for a basic foam core/vacuum bagging construction, and project layout.

Composite Repair – 4 hours

Scarf repair technique, material selection, layout, repair preparation, and vacuum bagging setup.

Project Completion – 4 hours

Project evaluation, basic nondestructive testing techniques, and final exam.