Fibre reinforced plastics
Fibre reinforced plastics are probably the least known engineering materials as far as engineers and designers are concerned. This course run by Lloyd’s Register in conjunction with Southampton City College provides a basic introduction to the production and properties of FRP materials together with the ability to examine and inspect the construction of fibre reinforced structures.
This five-day course run by Lloyd’s Register in conjunction with Southampton City College provides a basic introduction to the production and properties of FRP materials together with the ability to examine and inspect the construction of fibre reinforced structures.
Who should attend?
Anybody who is involved with FRP materials, in their design, manufacture, inspection or survey.
Key Content
The course maintains a strong practical element throughout and includes:
introduction to the different systems available and the terminology used
materials involved in a simple hand lay system
inspection from a practical viewpoint, how to avoid faults and the principles of repair
different application systems, spray, closed moulding, resin infusion techniques, scrimp and prepregs
introduction to simple design principle
introduction to rules and standards
materials in the real world - application of materials of different types and practical problems in large scale use, faults encountered and methods of avoidance
statutory aspects of FRP construction - introduction to statutory requirements, problems with the fire aspects including fire testing, and the equivalence principle.
What will you learn?
By attending this course, you will:
Previous experience
None required.