MANF 262 - Composite Construction

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 66
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to the concept and application of fiber reinforced plastic. Students will manually layup composite materials and participate in the Vacuum Infusion/Light RTM processes. An overview of the mold making process, reinforcement properties and methods, and coring materials is included.

Prerequisite: MANF 114 with a C- or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the use of parting/release agents and prepare molds for use.
Identify resins, initiators, promoters, solvents, and all chemicals.
Perform hand layup using fiberglass mats.
Identify the correct temperature to control viscosity of a resin.
Show proficiency in spraying gel coat using proper techniques.
PROGRAM OUTCOME: Demonstrate the proficient application of composite manufacturing methods, materials, and tools.

Course Contents

Application of gel coat.
Coring materials and processes.
Grinding, trimming, and shaping parts.
Darcy’s law and the vacuum infusion process (VIP).
Reusable B side molds.
Silicone bag building.
Light Resin Transfer Method.
Closed Cavity and Light Resin Transfer Method processes.

Instructional Units: 6.5