MFGEN 456

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Introduction to Composites

Manufacturing Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Structure, processing, properties, and uses of composite materials, including various manufacturing methods and the relationship between properties and fabrication.

When Taught

Fall

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

3

Other Prerequisites

Equivalent to MFGEN 355 with instructors approval

Title

Materials

Learning Outcome

Understand the behavior, properties, and science of composite materials and use that knowledge to select appropriate materials for a given application or process.

Title

Manufacturing

Learning Outcome

Understand a variety of manufacturing processes for composites and be able to select the appropriate process for a given task, and be able to trouble shoot such processes.

Title

Product and Process Design

Learning Outcome

Understand the design of composite products and the equipment, tooling, and environment for their economical manufacture.