Composites are everywhere in our lives. Understanding the background and history of composites is important information in understanding their use.
Learning Objectives
- Define a composite material
- List the two constituents of composite materials
- List types of composite materials
- List the major purpose of a binder
- List the major purpose of a reinforcement
Language: English
Estimate Time (Hrs.): 0.7
Composite materials are used in many industries to manufacture a wide variety of products. Understanding the uses of composite materials helps to understand the benefit of using them.
Learning Objectives
- Identify industries that use composite materials
- Identify products that are made of composite material
- List the three main types of fibers used in composite material
Language: English
Estimate Time (Hrs.): 0.8
Engineers can choose from a variety of materials when designing a new product. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of composite materials is important information in understanding why they are chosen for a product.
Learning Objectives
- List advantages of fiber reinforced plastic composite materials
- List disadvantages of fiber reinforced plastic composite materials
- List factors determining the type of material used in a product
Language: English
Estimate Time (Hrs.): 1.1
The materials used to produce composite products have certain hazards associated with them than can affect the safety of personnel. Understanding these hazards is important information for anyone working with composite materials.
Learning Objectives
- Identify hazards associated with fiber material
- Identify hazards associated with matrix materials
- Be familiar with methods of how to minimize the hazards of handling composite materials, resins and associated items
Language: English
Estimate Time (Hrs.): 0.8