Composite Basics

Table of Contents

1. Creating a Composite
   1. Composites Versus Metals
   2. Materials
      1. Reinforcements
         1. Fibers
         2. Whiskers
         3. Particulates
      2. Prepreg
         1. Tape
         2. Fabric
      3. Matrixes
   3. Process
   4. Composites
2. Part Design
   1. Materials Selection
      1. Material Allowables
      2. Design Allowables
      3. Material Properties
      4. Laminate Types
         1. Anisotropic
         2. Isotropic
         3. Quasi-Isotropic
         4. Orthotropic
   2. Fabrication Methods
      1. Reference Axis
      2. Angle Ply
      3. Fiber Direction
      4. Ply Orientation
      5. Areal Weight
      6. Stack Up
      7. Balanced Laminate
   3. Operating Environment
      1. Impacts on Part Material
         1. Viscosity
         2. Glass Transition Temperature
      2. Load Types
         1. Transverse Direction
         2. Out-of-Plane Direction
         3. Composite Strength Types
   4. Protection of Surrounding Structures
      1. Galvanic Corrosion
      2. Faying Surface
3. Part Materials
   1. Morphology
   2. Matrix Types
      1. Polymer Matrix Composites
      2. Metal Matrix Composites
      3. Ceramic Matrix Composites
   3. Hybrid Composites
   4. Material Forms
      1. Compounds
      2. Powder Prepreg
      3. Fiber Forms
         1. Continuous Fibers
         2. Discontinuous Fibers
      4. Fabric Forms
         1. Woven Fabric Form
         2. Unidirectional Fabric Form
         3. Braided Fabric Form
         4. Knitted Fabric Form
         5. Hybrid Fabric Form
         6. Dry Fabric Form
         7. Wet Fabric Form
   5. Core Materials
      1. Core Material Types
      2. Hexagonal Core Types
      3. Honeycomb Core Materials
   6. Bonding Agents
      1. Adhesives
         1. Adhesive by Form
         2. Adhesive by Composition
         3. Adhesive by Load Carrying Ability
      2. Sealants