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Composite Materials 1

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  1. Introduction

    Discontinuation Notice
  2. The Course
  3. Meet the Instructor
  4. Teaser
  5. Composite Material
    Definition. Composite Reinforcement form and type of Matrix. Classification of Matrix
    1 Quiz
  6. Polymer Matrix Composite
    Advantages, disadvantages, and classification
  7. Thermoset Polymers
    Definition and classification of thermosets
    1 Quiz
  8. Molecular Configuration
    Molecular Configuration of Composite Materials
    1 Quiz
  9. Fillers or type of reinforcements
    Fillers or type of reinforcements
    1 Quiz
  10. Role of the Fiber and Matrix in a Composite Material
    Role of the Fiber and Matrix in a Composite Material
    1 Quiz
  11. Isotropic, Anisotropic and Orthotropic Materials
    Definition and comparison with other metal alloys
    1 Quiz
  12. Composite materials used in different industries
    Advantages, and in which industries can we apply them?
    1 Quiz
  13. Materials used in the Naval Industry
    Carbon Fiber, Kevlar (aramid), and Fibreglass
    1 Quiz
  14. Fiber Orientation in Fiber Reinforced Composites (type of fabrics)
    Unidirectional, Twill, Plain, Woven Roving, CSM (chopped fibers), Biaxial, and Multiaxial
    1 Quiz
  15. Resins
    Epoxy, Vynilester, and Polyester
    1 Quiz
  16. Material Selection
    Factors to be considered in the material selection
    1 Quiz
  17. Manufacturing Methods
    Manual (hand-layup) combined with vacuum bagging process
    1 Quiz
  18. Pre-preg Lamination
    1 Quiz
  19. RTM (Resin Transfer Molding)
    1 Quiz
  20. Infusion
    1 Quiz
  21. Autoclave Moulding, Filament Winding, and RIM (Reaction Injection Moulding)
    1 Quiz
  22. Spray-up, Compression Mould, and Pultrusion
    1 Quiz
  23. Factors to be considered in the Manufacturing Process Selection
    Surface finish, final mechanical properties, and level of production
    1 Quiz
  24. Factors to be considered in the Design Process
    Weight / Resin Ratio (different types of fibers and their fiber/resin ratio values), Fiber Orientation setting, and Young’s Modulus of Elasticity in composites
    1 Quiz
  25. Critical Variables during the process
    Characteristics, material control, and process control
    1 Quiz
  26. Polymer Molding and Curing Cycle
    Viscosity and Modulus Evolution during a Polymer Molding Cycle. Flow and Cure Cycle. Conversion vs. Temperature Phase Diagram for the Curing of Thermoset
    1 Quiz
  27. Temperature vs. time transformation diagram (TTT) & Stress vs. Strain Graph
    Glass transition temperature. Stress vs Strain graph explanation
    1 Quiz
  28. Solid Laminate
    Definition, characteristics, properties, benefits, and structure – main components
    1 Quiz
  29. Laminated Sandwich Panel
    Definition, characteristics, properties, benefits, structure – main components, and graphical structural comparison
    1 Quiz
  30. Combined Laminate or “Composite System Strength”
    Analysis, advantages and disadvantages of combined materials. Ultimate Strength vs Young’s Modulus depending on plies orientation
    1 Quiz
  31. Points of Failure in a Laminate Composite Material
    Classification of possible failures, composite inspection methods, and visual inspection defects
    1 Quiz
  32. Composite Material Data Sheets
    Guidance: real Interpretation and how to read it accurately
  33. Classical Laminated Plate Theory
    Definition and explanation
  34. In-plane Engineering Constants for the Laminates
    Nomenclature, and orientation of the laminate
    1 Quiz
  35. Symmetric and Nonsymmetric Laminates
    1 Quiz
  36. Introduction into the basic calculations for a Composite Laminated Plate
    Building the spreadsheet - Part 1
  37. Building the spreadsheet - Part 2
  38. Building the spreadsheet - Part 3
  39. Building the spreadsheet - Part 4
  40. Single Ply
  41. Multiple Plies
  42. Final Results Analysis
  43. Final Assignment
    Final Assignment
  44. Course Materials
    Introduction to the Course Materials
  45. Course Materials
  46. Recommended bibliography
  47. Course Survey
    Course evaluation survey
    1 Quiz
  48. Summary
    Wrap-up
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