Description: An introduction to basic composite materials, processes, construction, testing, and repair. Students will work with a variety of wet and pre-impregnated fiber and matrix systems including ...

“In state-of-the-art nonlinear composite microstructure modeling/design, computational costs have been identified as one of the major limiting factors, preventing the understanding of the ...

As aerospace continues its pursuit of higher performance, lower weight, and improved lifecycle efficiency, metal-to composite component conversion is a key enabler of innovation. Whether in commercial ...

NEW ORLEANS, March 18, 2024 — Buildings and production of the materials used in their construction emit a lot of carbon dioxide (CO 2), a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and ...

Composites as a replacement for steel offer an alternative material that in many cases improves the economics for developing deepwater oil and gas resources. These materials have the advantage of ...