Course Overview
Composite material, such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, foam, and resins, have a strength to weight advantage over metal materials and are corrosion resistant. These advantages make using composite materials more common in the aerospace industry. Structures Aircraft Maintenance Engineers are able to fabricate these materials into aircraft parts. In this course, students will learn how to assemble and shape multiple types of composite material into aircraft parts.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain warp and fill threads and how they pertain to strength and stress of materials
- Describe lay-up on a warp clock to applicable standards
- Explain how to prepare, shape, and refine master molds
- Explain how to handle, mix and apply thermosetting matrix resins
- Describe the different steps involved in using an autoclave and ovens to cure resins
- Identify personal hygiene and PPE for composites
Effective as of Winter 2026
Related Programs
Introduction to Composite Structures (AVST 2220) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Transportation
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category 'S' (Structures)
Diploma Full-time
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