1 An Overview of Composites

Lamborghini carbon fiber materials chassis. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics.

1.1 Definition of Composites
1.2 Historic Development of Composites
1.3 Classification of Composites
1.4 Applications of Composites

2 Raw Materials

Giant Quarry. This is where raw materials come from.

2.1 Matrix
2.2 Reinforcement
2.3 Prepregs
2.4 Some other Materials

3 Manufacturing Processes

 

The U.S. F1 complex in Charlotte, N.C., includes an autoclave to create carbon-fiber parts.

3.1 Mold
3.2 PMC (Polymer Matrix Composite) Fabrication Methods.
3.3 MMC (Metal Matrix Composite) Fabrication Methods.
3.4 CMC (Ceramic Matrix Composite) Fabrication Methods.

4 Methodology and Management of a Design Project

4.1 Design Consideration
4.2 Requirements of Materials' Design
4.3 Structural Component Design Techniques
4.4 The Need for Design Management
4.5 The Design Process
4.6 Design Potential

5 Mechanical Behavior of Composite Materials

Wood is an example of an Orthotropic Material.

5.1 Stiffness of Unidirectional Composites
5.2 Transformation of Stress and Strain
5.3 Off-Axis Stiffness of Unidirectional Composites
5.4 In-Plane Stiffness of Symmetric Laminates
5.5 Flexural Stiffness Sandwich Laminates
5.6 Properties of General Laminates
5.7 Strength of Composites Materials
5.8 Hygrothermal Behavior
5.9 Micromechanics

6 Secondary Porcessing

This mockup of an Aventador LP700-4 is used for “fine optimization,” a process in which pre-production parts are checked against each other to ensure a perfect fit before they go into production. Photo: Lamborghini

6.1 Machining Techniques
6.2 Joining
6.3 Repair

7 Experimental Testing

7.1 Testing Problem
7.2 Standard and Methods Available
7.3 Physical Properties
7.4 Mechanical Properties

8 Quality Control

8.1 Quality Control Steps and Items
8.2 Defects
8.3 Inspection of Raw Materials
8.4 Non-Destructive Evaluation