3.00 Credits
Covers fundamental principles of advanced composites manufacturing processes, including matrix materials, fibers, preforms, processing, extrusion, injection molding, compression molding, filament winding pultrusion, resin transfer molding, liquid infusion techniques, combined with design, environmental issues, process modeling, material removal, assembly, joining, repair, inspection, quality assurance and recycling. May also be offered as MSE 8650. Coreq: AUE 8651.