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Introduction to composites and textile reinforced materials (TRM). General information, applications and history of composites and TRM.
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General information about fibers and matrices used in TRM.
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General information about surface treatments, fillers and additives used in TRM.
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General information about manufacturing of TRM, incorporation of fibers into matrix and terminology of manufacturing.
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General information about extrusion molding process.
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General information about compression molding and filament winding processes.
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General information about injection molding process.
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General information about resin transfer molding process.
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Mid-term exam
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General information about fiber-matrix interactions, parameters affecting TRM properties (size of reinforcer, length of fibers, void volume) and mechanics of TRM, calculation of fiber, matrix and void volumes.
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General information about static mechanical properties of TRM: tensile, compressive, flexural and shear properties.
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General information about fatigue, creep and impact properties of TRM.
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General information about fracture behavior of TRM.
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General information about quality inspection of TRM.
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