MECH 544 — Processing of Composite Materials

Composite processing science basic principles. Reinforcement properties; permeability, compaction. Resin properties; curing, viscosity, shrinkage. Heat transfer and cure kinetics; cure cycle optimization. Resin flow; infusion, thickness variations, fiber volume fraction distribution. Residual stresses; tool-part interaction, warpage control, spring-back, tool design. Thermoplastic composites; crystallization control, melting and consolidation.

• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
• Department: Mechanical Engineering
• Taught by: Pascal Hubert

Sections offered

• Section 001 (Lec), Mon Wed 11:35 am-12:55 pm — 13 seats open
• Section 002 (Lec), Mon Wed 11:35 am-12:55 pm — 10 seats open
• Section 003 (Lec), Mon Wed 11:35 am-12:55 pm — 10 seats open