Composite Processing

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In this course advanced composite fabrication processes are examined with the intent of understanding primary process control variable and their effect on composites fabrication. As general background, the primary manufacturing processes for polymer matrix composites are overviewed 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 means to generalize process models, and process models from simplified geometries are covered to form a foundation for more advanced process modeling. With this information, a few composites fabrication processes are studied in some details, and simple process models are developed. In manufacture, and testing of a basic composite processing system.